A Prayer for Protection
A Davidic prayer.
1 Lord, hear a just cause;
pay attention to my cry;
listen to my prayer —
from lips free of deceit.
2 Let my vindication come from You,
for You see what is right.
3 You have tested my heart;
You have examined me at night.
You have tried me and found nothing evil;
I have determined that my mouth will not sin.
4 Concerning what people do:
by the word of Your lips
I have avoided the ways of the violent.
5 My steps are on Your paths;
my feet have not slipped.
6 I call on You, God,
because You will answer me;
listen closely to me; hear what I say.
7 Display the wonders of Your faithful love,
Savior of all who seek refuge
from those who rebel against Your right hand.
8 Protect me as the pupil of Your eye;
hide me in the shadow of Your wings
9 fromthe wicked who treat me violently,
my deadly enemies who surround me.
10 They have become hardened;
their mouths speak arrogantly.
11 They advance against me;now they surround me.
They are determined
to throw me to the ground.
12 They arelike a lion eager to tear,
like a young lion lurking in ambush.
13 Rise up,Lord!
Confront him; bring him down.
With Your sword, save me from the wicked.
14 With Your hand,Lord, save me from men,
from men of the world
whose portion is in this life:
You fill their bellies with what You have in store;
their sons are satisfied,
and they leave their surplus to their children.
15 But I will see Your face in righteousness;
when I awake, I will be satisfied with Your presence.
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