1 H ear a just cause, O Lord, give heed to my cry; Give ear to my prayer, which is not from deceitful lips.

Oración de David. OYE, oh Jehová, justicia; está atento á mi clamor; Escucha mi oración hecha sin labios de engaño.

2 L et my judgment come forth from Your presence; Let Your eyes look with equity.

De delante de tu rostro salga mi juicio; Vean tus ojos la rectitud.

3 Y ou have tried my heart; You have visited me by night; You have tested me and You find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.

Tú has probado mi corazón, hasme visitado de noche; Me has apurado, y nada inicuo hallaste: Heme propuesto que mi boca no ha de propasarse.

4 A s for the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the paths of the violent.

Para las obras humanas, por la palabra de tus labios Yo me he guardado de las vías del destructor.

5 M y steps have held fast to Your paths. My feet have not slipped.

Sustenta mis pasos en tus caminos, Porque mis pies no resbalen.

6 I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech.

Yo te he invocado, por cuanto tú me oirás, oh Dios: Inclina á mí tu oído, escucha mi palabra.

7 W ondrously show Your lovingkindness, O Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand From those who rise up against them.

Muestra tus estupendas misericordias, tú que salvas á los que en ti confían. De los que se levantan contra tu diestra.

8 K eep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me in the shadow of Your wings

Guárdame como lo negro de la niñeta del ojo, Escóndeme con la sombra de tus alas,

9 F rom the wicked who despoil me, My deadly enemies who surround me.

De delante de los malos que me oprimen, De mis enemigos que me cercan por la vida.

10 T hey have closed their unfeeling heart, With their mouth they speak proudly.

Cerrados están con su grosura; Con su boca hablan soberbiamente.

11 T hey have now surrounded us in our steps; They set their eyes to cast us down to the ground.

Nuestros pasos nos han cercado ahora: Puestos tienen sus ojos para echar nos por tierra.

12 H e is like a lion that is eager to tear, And as a young lion lurking in hiding places.

Parecen al león que desea hacer presa, Y al leoncillo que está escondido.

13 A rise, O Lord, confront him, bring him low; Deliver my soul from the wicked with Your sword,

Levántate, oh Jehová; Prevén su encuentro, póstrale: Libra mi alma del malo con tu espada;

14 F rom men with Your hand, O Lord, From men of the world, whose portion is in this life, And whose belly You fill with Your treasure; They are satisfied with children, And leave their abundance to their babes.

De los hombres con tu mano, oh Jehová, De los hombres de mundo, cuya parte es en esta vida, Y cuyo vientre hinches de tu tesoro: Hartan sus hijos, Y dejan el resto á sus chiquitos.

15 A s for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness; I will be satisfied with Your likeness when I awake.

Yo en justicia veré tu rostro: Seré saciado cuando despertare á tu semejanza.