Psalm 17:1-2

Expanded Bible

17 Lord, hear ·me begging for fairness [a just cause];
    ·listen [pay attention] to my cry for help.
·Pay attention [Bend your ear] to my prayer,
    because ·I speak the truth [^Lmy lips are not deceitful].
² ·You will judge that I am right [^LMy judgment/vindication will come from before you];
    your eyes can see what is ·true [virtuous].