1 A Prayer of David.
2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence;
3 Thou hast proved my heart; thou hast visited me in the night;
4 As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips
5 My steps have held fast to thy paths,
6 I have called upon thee, for thou wilt answer me, O God:
7 Show thy marvellous lovingkindness,
8 Keep me as the apple of the eye;
9 From the wicked that oppress me,
10 They are inclosed in their own fat:
11 They have now compassed us in our steps;
12 He is like a lion that is greedy of his prey,
13 Arise, O Jehovah,
14 From men by thy hand, O Jehovah,
15 As for me, I shall behold thy face in righteousness;