Psalm 17
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1O LORD, hear my plea for justice. Listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer, for it comes from honest lips.1A Davidic prayer. LORD, hear a just cause; pay attention to my cry; listen to my prayer-- from lips free of deceit.
2Declare me innocent, for you see those who do right.2Let my vindication come from You, for You see what is right.
3You have tested my thoughts and examined my heart in the night. You have scrutinized me and found nothing wrong. I am determined not to sin in what I say.3You have tested my heart; You have examined me at night. You have tried me and found nothing evil; I have determined that my mouth will not sin.
4I have followed your commands, which keep me from following cruel and evil people.4Concerning what people do: by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
5My steps have stayed on your path; I have not wavered from following you.5My steps are on Your paths; my feet have not slipped.
6I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray.6I call on You, God, because You will answer me; listen closely to me; hear what I say.
7Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways. By your mighty power you rescue those who seek refuge from their enemies.7Display the wonders of Your faithful love, Savior of all who seek refuge from those who rebel against Your right hand.
8Guard me as you would guard your own eyes. Hide me in the shadow of your wings.8Protect me as the pupil of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
9Protect me from wicked people who attack me, from murderous enemies who surround me.9from the wicked who treat me violently, my deadly enemies who surround me.
10They are without pity. Listen to their boasting!10They have become hardened; their mouths speak arrogantly.
11They track me down and surround me, watching for the chance to throw me to the ground.11They advance against me; now they surround me. They are determined to throw me to the ground.
12They are like hungry lions, eager to tear me apart— like young lions hiding in ambush.12They are like a lion eager to tear, like a young lion lurking in ambush.
13Arise, O LORD! Stand against them, and bring them to their knees! Rescue me from the wicked with your sword!13Rise up, LORD! Confront him; bring him down. With Your sword, save me from the wicked.
14By the power of your hand, O LORD, destroy those who look to this world for their reward. But satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones. May their children have plenty, leaving an inheritance for their descendants.14With Your hand, LORD, save me from men, from men of the world whose portion is in this life: You fill their bellies with what You have in store; their sons are satisfied, and they leave their surplus to their children.
15Because I am righteous, I will see you. When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied.15But I will see Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied with Your presence.
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