Psalm 17:1-6

Psalm 17 1A prayer of David. Hear me, LORD, my plea is just; listen to my cry. Hear my prayer— it does not rise from deceitful lips.

2Let my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right.

3Though you probe my heart, though you examine me at night and test me, you will find that I have planned no evil; my mouth has not transgressed.

4Though people tried to bribe me, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent through what your lips have commanded.

5My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not stumbled.

6I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.