Psalms 17 : 1 (ERVEN)
A prayer of David. Lord, hear my prayer for justice. I am calling loudly to you. I am being honest in what I say, so please listen to my prayer.
Psalms 17 : 2 (ERVEN)
You will make the right decision, because you can see the truth.
Psalms 17 : 3 (ERVEN)
You were with me all night and looked deep into my heart. You questioned me and found that I did not say or do anything wrong.
Psalms 17 : 4 (ERVEN)
Unlike most people, I have obeyed your commands, so I have never been like those who are cruel and evil.
Psalms 17 : 5 (ERVEN)
I have followed your way. My feet never left your path.
Psalms 17 : 6 (ERVEN)
Every time I call to you, God, you answer me. So listen to me now, and hear what I say.
Psalms 17 : 7 (ERVEN)
Show your amazing kindness and rescue those who depend on you. Use your great power and protect them from their enemies.
Psalms 17 : 8 (ERVEN)
Protect me like the pupil of your eye. Hide me in the shadow of your wings.
Psalms 17 : 9 (ERVEN)
Save me from the wicked people who are trying to destroy me. Protect me from those who come to hurt me.
Psalms 17 : 10 (ERVEN)
They think only of themselves and brag about what they will do.
Psalms 17 : 11 (ERVEN)
They have been following me, and now they are all around me. They watch me, waiting to throw me to the ground.
Psalms 17 : 12 (ERVEN)
Like hungry lions, they want to kill and eat. Like young lions, they hide, ready to attack.
Psalms 17 : 13 (ERVEN)
Lord, get up and face the enemy. Make them surrender. Use your sword and save me from these wicked people.
Psalms 17 : 14 (ERVEN)
Use your power, Lord, and remove them from this life. But as for the people you treasure, fill them with food. Give them plenty for their children and their grandchildren.
Psalms 17 : 15 (ERVEN)
I have done only what is right, so I will see your face. And seeing you, I will be fully satisfied.
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