Psalm 17:1–4

1 Lord, hear a just cause;af

pay attention to my cry;

listen to my prayer—

from lips free of deceit.ag

2 Let my vindication come from you,

for you see what is right.ah

3 You have tested my heart;ai

you have examined me at night.

You have tried me and found nothing evil;aj

I have determined that my mouth will not sin.F

4 Concerning what people do:

by the words from your lips

I have avoided the ways of the violent.a