Psalms 17:1-8

¹A prayer of David. Lord, please hear my cry for justice! Please pay attention to my call for help! Listen to the prayer of an honest man!

²Vindicate me before you—for you see what is right.

³You have observed my thoughts, you have visited me at night, you have examined me—and you have found nothing wrong. I promised myself I wouldn't say anything I shouldn't.

⁴With regard to the actions of others: I have done what you told me and I have avoided what violent people do.

⁵I have not strayed from your path; my feet have not slipped from it.

⁶God, I call out to you because I know you will answer; please listen carefully to what I have to say.

⁷Show me how wonderful your trustworthy love really is, Savior of those who come to you for protection against their enemies!

⁸Keep me safe as someone you love; hide me underneath your wings.