Psalm, 17
A prayer of David.
1 Hear my plea for justice, O Jehovah; Pay attention to my cry for help; Listen to my prayer spoken without deceit.
2 May you make a just decision in my behalf; May your eyes see what is right.
3 You have examined my heart, you have inspected me by night; You have refined me; You will find that I have not schemed anything bad, And my mouth has not transgressed.
4 As for the activities of men, In accord with the word of your lips, I avoid the paths of the robber.
5 Let my steps stay on your tracks So that my feet will not stumble.
6 I do call on you, because you will answer me, O God. Incline your ear*1 to me. Hear my words.
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7 Show your loyal love in a wonderful way, O Savior of those seeking refuge at your right hand From those who rebel against you.
8 Guard me like the pupil of your eye; Conceal me in the shadow of your wings.
9 Guard me from the wicked who attack me, From my mortal enemies*1 who surround me.
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10 They have become insensitive;*1 With their mouth they speak arrogantly;
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11 Now they hem us in; They watch for the chance to cause our downfall.*1
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12 He is like a lion eager to tear its prey to pieces, Like a young lion crouching in ambush.
13 Rise up, O Jehovah, to confront him and bring him down; Rescue me*1 from the wicked with your sword;
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14 Rescue me with your hand, O Jehovah, From men of this world,*1 whose share is in this life, Those whom you fill with the good things you provide And who leave an inheritance to their many sons.
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15 But as for me, in righteousness I will see your face; I am satisfied to awaken in your presence.*1
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