Psalms 17
1 A prayer of David. Hear what is just, LORD; pay attention to my cry. Listen to my prayer, which does not come from deceitful lips.
2 May my vindication come from your presence; may your eyes see what is right.
3 You have examined my heart, visited me by night, tested me and found nothing; I have resolved that my mouth will not sin.
4 As for the deeds of human beings, by the word of your lips I have kept away from the paths of the violent.
5 My steps have held firm to your paths; my feet have not stumbled.
6 I call on you, God, for you answer me; turn your ear toward me and hear my words.
7 Show the wonder of your faithful love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from those who rise against them.
8 Guard me like the pupil of the eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.
9 Protect me from the wicked who devastate me, from enemies who eagerly surround me.
10 They have shut themselves up in their own fat; their mouths speak arrogantly.
11 Now they surround us at every step; they fix their eyes to cast us down to the ground.
12 He is like a lion eager to tear its prey apart, like a young lion lying in wait in hidden places.
13 Rise up, LORD! Confront him and bring him down; deliver my life from the wicked with your sword.
14 Deliver me by your hand, LORD, from people of this world, whose portion is in this life. You fill their bellies with what you have stored up; their children are satisfied, and they leave the rest to their little ones.
15 But I, in righteousness, will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with your likeness.
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