Psalm 17
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1[an error occurred while processing this directive]1A prayer of David. LORD, consider my just cause! Pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to the prayer I sincerely offer!
2[an error occurred while processing this directive]2Make a just decision on my behalf! Decide what is right!
3[an error occurred while processing this directive]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.
4[an error occurred while processing this directive]4As for the actions of people--just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.
5[an error occurred while processing this directive]5I carefully obey your commands; I do not deviate from them.
6[an error occurred while processing this directive]6I call to you for you will answer me, O God. Listen to me! Hear what I say!
7[an error occurred while processing this directive]7Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies.
8[an error occurred while processing this directive]8Protect me as you would protect the pupil of your eye! Hide me in the shadow of your wings!
9[an error occurred while processing this directive]9Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill.
10[an error occurred while processing this directive]10They are calloused; they speak arrogantly.
11[an error occurred while processing this directive]11They attack me, now they surround me; they intend to throw me to the ground.
12[an error occurred while processing this directive]12He is like a lion that wants to tear its prey to bits, like a young lion crouching in hidden places.
13[an error occurred while processing this directive]13Rise up, LORD! Confront him! Knock him down! Use your sword to rescue me from the wicked man!
14[an error occurred while processing this directive]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.
15[an error occurred while processing this directive]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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