171 Hear a just cause , O Lord , give heed to my cry ; Give ear to my prayer , which is not from deceitful lips . 2 Let my judgment come forth from Your presence ; Let Your eyes look with equity . 3 You have tried my heart ; You have visited me by night ; You have tested me and You find nothing ; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress . 4 As for the deeds of men , by the word of Your lips I have kept from the paths of the violent . 5 My steps have held fast to Your paths . My feet have not slipped . 6 I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God ; Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech . 7 Wondrously show Your lovingkindness , O Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand From those who rise up against them.
8 Keep me as the apple of the eye ; Hide me in the shadow of Your wings 9 From the wicked who despoil me, My deadly enemies who surround me. 10 They have closed their unfeeling heart, With their mouth they speak proudly . 11 They have now surrounded us in our steps ; They set their eyes to cast us down to the ground . 12 He is like a lion that is eager to tear , And as a young lion lurking in hiding places . 13 Arise , O Lord , confront him, bring him low ; Deliver my soul from the wicked with Your sword , 14 From men with Your hand , O Lord , From men of the world , whose portion is in this life , And whose belly You fill with Your treasure ; They are satisfied with children , And leave their abundance to their babes . 15 As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness ; I will be satisfied with Your likeness when I awake .
