3You have put my heart to the test, searching me in the night; you have put me to the test and seen no evil purpose in me; I will keep my mouth from sin.
4As for the works of men, by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
5I have kept my feet in your ways, my steps have not been turned away.
6My cry has gone up to you, for you will give me an answer, O God: let your ear be turned to me, and give attention to my words.
7Make clear the wonder of your mercy, O saviour of those who put their faith in your right hand, from those who come out against them.
8Keep me as the light of your eyes, covering me with the shade of your wings,
9From the evil-doers who are violent to me, and from those who are round me, desiring my death.
