Psalm 17:1-7, 16         Exaudi, Domine

 

  1         Hear my plea of innocence, O LORD;
            give heed to my cry; *
                listen to my prayer, which does not come from lying lips.

 

   2       Let my vindication come forth from your presence; *
                let your eyes be fixed on justice.

 

   3       Weigh my heart, summon me by night, *
                melt me down; you will find no impurity in me.

 

   4       I give no offense with my mouth as others do; *
                I have heeded the words of your lips.

 

   5        My footsteps hold fast to the ways of your law; *
                in your paths my feet shall not stumble.

 

   6       I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me; *
                incline your ear to me and hear my words.

 

   7       Show me your marvelous loving-kindness, *
                O Savior of those who take refuge at your right hand
                from those who rise up against them.

 

 16       But at my vindication I shall see your face; *
                when I awake, I shall be satisfied, beholding
                                          your likeness.