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Lord, hear my just cause Pay attention to my cry for help Listen to the prayer I sincerely offer Make a just decision on my behalf Decide what is right
You have scrutinized my inner motives You have examined me during the night You have carefully evaluated me But you find no sin I am determined I will say nothing sinful
As for the actions of people— Just as you have commanded I have not followed In the footsteps of violent men I carefully obey your commands I do not deviate from them
I call to you Because you will answer me, O God Listen to me Hear what I say Perform your awesome, faithful deeds You who powerfully deliver Those who look to you for protection From their enemies
Protect me As you would protect the pupil of your eye Hide me in the shadow of your wings Protect me from the wicked men Who attack me My enemies who crowd around me For the kill
They are calloused They speak arrogantly They attack me Now they surround me They intend to throw me to the ground He is like a lion That wants to tear its prey to bits Like a young lion Crouching in hidden places
Rise up, Lord! Confront him—knock him down! Use your sword To rescue me from the wicked man Lord, use your power To deliver me from these murderers From the murderers of this world
They enjoy prosperity You overwhelm them With the riches they desire They have many children And leave their wealth To their offspring
As for me Because I am innocent I will see your face When I awake You will reveal yourself to me I will see your face I will see your face
When I awake…