Psalms 17

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• 1. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer- it does not rise from deceitful lips.
• 2. May my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right.
• 3. Though you probe my heart and examine me at night, though you test me, you will find nothing; I have resolved that my mouth will not sin.
• 4. As for the deeds of men- by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
• 5. My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not slipped.
• 6. I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer.
• 7. Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.
• 8. Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings
• 9. from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.
• 10. They close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with arrogance.
• 11. They have tracked me down, they now surround me, with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground.
• 12. They are like a lion hungry for prey, like a great lion crouching in cover.
• 13. Rise up, O LORD, confront them, bring them down; rescue me from the wicked by your sword.
• 14. O LORD, by your hand save me from such men, from men of this world whose reward is in this life. You still the hunger of those you cherish; their sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children.
• 15. And I-in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.

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