[Verse 1 — softly spoken] The voices rise against me; I feel them drawing near. I could answer wound with anger, but I bring my cause to You. [Response — lightly sung] Search my heart, O righteous God. Bring the hidden into light. Be my shelter from the violence; let Your truth decide. [Verse 2 — softly spoken] If my hands have carried harm, Lord, do not let me turn away. If the charge against me is empty, keep revenge outside my gate. [Response — gentle harmony] Search my heart, O righteous God. Bring the hidden into light. You see deeper than accusation; let Your truth decide. [Bridge — quietly strengthening] Every pit that hatred opens, every net deception weaves, cannot turn the dark to justice— so I leave the judgment with You. [Final Response — calm and firm] Search my heart… be my shield tonight.
