Psalm 17:1-9

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

³ If thou triest my heart, if thou visitest me by night,
    if thou testest me, thou wilt find no wickedness in me;
    my mouth does not transgress.
⁴ With regard to the works of men, by the word of thy lips
    I have avoided the ways of the violent.
⁵ My steps have held fast to thy paths,
    my feet have not slipped.

⁶ I call upon thee, for thou wilt answer me, O God;
    incline thy ear to me, hear my words.
⁷ Wondrously show thy steadfast love,
    O savior of those who seek refuge
    from their adversaries at thy right hand.

⁸ Keep me as the apple of the eye;
    hide me in the shadow of thy wings,
⁹ from the wicked who despoil me,
    my deadly enemies who surround me.