Psalm 17

1. 1

   Hear my plea of innocence, O LORD; give heed to my cry; *
   listen to my prayer, which does not come from lying lips.

2. 2

   Let my vindication come forth from your presence; *
   let your eyes be fixed on justice.

3. 3

   Weigh my heart, summon me by night, *
   melt me down; you will find no impurity in me.

4. 4

   I give no offense with my mouth as others do; *
   I have heeded the words of your lips.

5. 5

   My footsteps hold fast to the ways of your law; *
   in your paths my feet shall not stumble.

6. 6

   I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me; *
   incline your ear to me and hear my words.

7. 7

   Show me your marvelous loving-kindness, *
   O Savior of those who take refuge at your right hand from those who rise up against them.

8. 8

   Keep me as the apple of your eye; *
   hide me under the shadow of your wings,

9. 9

   From the wicked who assault me, *
   from my deadly enemies who surround me.

10. 10

    They have closed their heart to pity, *
    and their mouth speaks proud things.

11. 11

    They press me hard, now they surround me, *
    watching how they may cast me to the ground,

12. 12

    Like a lion, greedy for its prey, *
    and like a young lion lurking in secret places.

13. 13

    Arise, O LORD; confront them and bring them down; *
    deliver me from the wicked by your sword.

14. 14

    Deliver me, O LORD, by your hand *
    from those whose portion in life is this world;

15. 15

    Whose bellies you fill with your treasure, *
    who are well supplied with children and leave their wealth to their little ones.

16. 16

    But at my vindication I shall see your face; *
    when I awake, I shall be satisfied, beholding your likeness.

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