Psalms 17 : 1 (NCV)
Lord, hear me begging for fairness; listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer, because I speak the truth.
Psalms 17 : 2 (NCV)
You will judge that I am right; your eyes can see what is true.
Psalms 17 : 3 (NCV)
You have examined my heart; you have tested me all night. You questioned me without finding anything wrong; I have not sinned with my mouth.
Psalms 17 : 4 (NCV)
I have obeyed your commands, so I have not done what evil people do.
Psalms 17 : 5 (NCV)
I have done what you told me; I have not failed.
Psalms 17 : 6 (NCV)
I call to you, God, and you answer me. Listen to me now, and hear what I say.
Psalms 17 : 7 (NCV)
Your love is wonderful. By your power you save those who trust you from their enemies.
Psalms 17 : 8 (NCV)
Protect me as you would protect your own eye. Hide me under the shadow of your wings.
Psalms 17 : 9 (NCV)
Keep me from the wicked who attack me, from my enemies who surround me.
Psalms 17 : 10 (NCV)
They are selfish and brag about themselves.
Psalms 17 : 11 (NCV)
They have chased me until they have surrounded me. They plan to throw me to the ground.
Psalms 17 : 12 (NCV)
They are like lions ready to kill; like lions, they sit in hiding.
Psalms 17 : 13 (NCV)
Lord, rise up, face the enemy, and throw them down. Save me from the wicked with your sword.
Psalms 17 : 14 (NCV)
Lord, save me by your power from those whose reward is in this life. They have plenty of food. They have many sons and leave much money to their children.
Psalms 17 : 15 (NCV)
Because I have lived right, I will see your face. When I wake up, I will see your likeness and be satisfied. For the director of music. By the Lord's servant, David. David sang this song to the Lord when the Lord had saved him from Saul and all his other enemies.
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