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¹ Lord, hear me begging for fairness;
    listen to my cry for help.
Pay attention to my prayer,
    because I speak the truth.
² You will judge that I am right;
    your eyes can see what is true.
³ You have examined my heart;
    you have tested me all night.
You questioned me without finding anything wrong;
    I have not sinned with my mouth.
⁴ I have obeyed your commands,
    so I have not done what evil people do.
⁵ I have done what you told me;
    I have not failed.

⁶ I call to you, God,
    and you answer me.
Listen to me now,
    and hear what I say.
⁷ Your love is wonderful.
    By your power you save those who trust you
    from their enemies.
⁸ Protect me as you would protect your own eye.
    Hide me under the shadow of your wings.
⁹ Keep me from the wicked who attack me,
    from my enemies who surround me.
¹⁰ They are selfish
    and brag about themselves.
¹¹ They have chased me until they have surrounded me.
    They plan to throw me to the ground.
¹² They are like lions ready to kill;
    like lions, they sit in hiding.

¹³ Lord, rise up, face the enemy, and throw them down.
    Save me from the wicked with your sword.
¹⁴ Lord, save me by your power
    from those whose reward is in this life.
They have plenty of food.
    They have many sons
    and leave much money to their children.

¹⁵ Because I have lived right, I will see your face.
    When I wake up, I will see your likeness and be satisfied.