Psalm 17
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1LORD, hear a just cause; pay attention to my cry; listen to my prayer--from lips free of deceit.1A Davidic prayer. LORD, hear a just cause; pay attention to my cry; listen to my prayer-- from lips free of deceit.
2Let my vindication come from you, for you see what is right.2Let my vindication come from You, for You see what is right.
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.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.
4Concerning what people do: by the words from your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.4Concerning what people do: by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
5My steps are on your paths; my feet have not slipped.5My steps are on Your paths; my feet have not slipped.
6I call on you, God, because you will answer me; listen closely to me; hear what I say.6I call on You, God, because You will answer me; listen closely to me; hear what I say.
7Display the wonders of your faithful love, Savior of all who seek refuge from those who rebel against your right hand.7Display the wonders of Your faithful love, Savior of all who seek refuge from those who rebel against Your right hand.
8Protect me as the pupil of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings8Protect me as the pupil of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
9from the wicked who treat me violently, my deadly enemies who surround me.9from the wicked who treat me violently, my deadly enemies who surround me.
10They are uncaring; their mouths speak arrogantly.10They have become hardened; their mouths speak arrogantly.
11They advance against me; now they surround me. They are determined 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 a lion eager to tear, like a young lion lurking in ambush.12They are like a lion eager to tear, like a young lion lurking in ambush.
13Rise up, LORD! Confront him; bring him down. With your sword, save me from the wicked.13Rise up, LORD! Confront him; bring him down. With Your sword, save me from the wicked.
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.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.
15But I will see your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied with your presence.15But I will see Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied with Your presence.
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