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 prayer of David. LORD, consider my just cause! Pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to the prayer I sincerely offer!
2Declare me innocent, for you see those who do right.2Make a just decision on my behalf! Decide 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 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.
4I have followed your commands, which keep me from following cruel and evil people.4As for the actions of people--just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.
5My steps have stayed on your path; I have not wavered from following you.5I carefully obey your commands; I do not deviate from them.
6I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray.6I call to you for you will answer me, O God. Listen 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.7Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies.
8Guard me as you would guard your own eyes. Hide me in the shadow of your wings.8Protect me as you would protect 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.9Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill.
10They are without pity. Listen to their boasting!10They are calloused; they speak arrogantly.
11They track me down and surround me, watching for the chance to throw me to the ground.11They attack me, now they surround me; they intend to throw me to the ground.
12They are like hungry lions, eager to tear me apart— like young lions hiding in ambush.12He is like a lion that wants to tear its prey to bits, like a young lion crouching in hidden places.
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! Knock him down! Use your sword to rescue me from the wicked man!
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.14LORD, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.
15Because I am righteous, I will see you. When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied.15As for me, because I am innocent I will see your face; when I awake you will reveal yourself to me.
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