A prayer of David. Hear , O LORD , my righteous plea ; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer — (it comes) from lips free of deceit.
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May my vindication come from Your presence ; may Your eyes see what is right.
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You have tried my heart ; You have visited (me) in the night. You have tested me and found no (evil) ; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth.
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As for the deeds of men — by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
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My steps have held to Your paths ; my feet have not slipped.
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I call on You , O God , for You will answer me. Incline Your ear hear my words.
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Show the wonders of Your loving devotion , You who save by Your right hand those who seek refuge from their foes.
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Keep me as the apple of Your eye ; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
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from the wicked who assail me , from my mortal enemies who surround me. ...
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They have closed their callous (hearts) ; their mouths speak with arrogance.
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They have tracked us down , and now surround us ; their eyes are set to cast (us) to the ground ,
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- like a lion greedy for prey , like a young lion lurking in ambush.
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Arise , O LORD , confront them ! Bring them to their knees ; deliver me from the wicked by Your sword ,
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from such men , O LORD , by Your hand — from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured (ones) and satisfy their sons , so they leave their abundance to their children.
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As for me , I will behold Your face in righteousness ; when I awake , I will be satisfied in Your presence.
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