1 Hear my plea for justice, O Lord.Pay attention to my cry.Open your ears to my prayer,⌊which comes⌋ from lips free from deceit.
2 Let the verdict of my innocence come directly from you.Let your eyes observe what is fair.
3 You have probed my heart.You have confronted me at night.You have tested me like silver,but you found nothing wrong.I have determined that my mouth will not sin.
4 I have avoided cruelty because of your word.In spite of what others have done,
5 my steps have remained firmly in your paths.My feet have not slipped.
6 I have called on you because you answer me, O God.Turn your ear toward me.Hear what I have to say.
7 Reveal your miraculous deeds of mercy,O Savior of those who find refuge by your sidefrom those who attack them.