71:4 My God, rescue me from the power
from the hand of the cruel oppressor!
71:2 Vindicate me by rescuing me!
Listen to me!
A psalm of David.
15:1 Lord, who may be a guest in your home?
Who may live on your holy hill?
A prayer
16:1 Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you.
A prayer of David.
17:1 Lord, consider my just cause!
Pay attention to my cry for help!
Listen to the prayer
I sincerely offer!
17:2 Make a just decision on my behalf!
Decide what is right!
17:3 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.
17:4 As for the actions of people
just as you have commanded,
I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.