Psalms 17 : 1 (NLT)
O LORD, hear my plea for justice. Listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer, for it comes from honest lips.
Psalms 17 : 2 (NLT)
Declare me innocent, for you see those who do right.
Psalms 17 : 3 (NLT)
You have tested my thoughts and examined my heart in the night. You have scrutinized me and found nothing wrong. I am determined not to sin in what I say.
Psalms 17 : 4 (NLT)
I have followed your commands, which keep me from following cruel and evil people.
Psalms 17 : 5 (NLT)
My steps have stayed on your path; I have not wavered from following you.
Psalms 17 : 6 (NLT)
I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray.
Psalms 17 : 7 (NLT)
Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways. By your mighty power you rescue those who seek refuge from their enemies.
Psalms 17 : 8 (NLT)
Guard me as you would guard your own eyes. Hide me in the shadow of your wings.
Psalms 17 : 9 (NLT)
Protect me from wicked people who attack me, from murderous enemies who surround me.
Psalms 17 : 10 (NLT)
They are without pity. Listen to their boasting!
Psalms 17 : 11 (NLT)
They track me down and surround me, watching for the chance to throw me to the ground.
Psalms 17 : 12 (NLT)
They are like hungry lions, eager to tear me apart-- like young lions hiding in ambush.
Psalms 17 : 13 (NLT)
Arise, O LORD! Stand against them, and bring them to their knees! Rescue me from the wicked with your sword!
Psalms 17 : 14 (NLT)
By the power of your hand, O LORD, destroy those who look to this world for their reward. But satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones. May their children have plenty, leaving an inheritance for their descendants.
Psalms 17 : 15 (NLT)
Because I am righteous, I will see you. When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied. For the choir director: A psalm of David, the servant of the LORD]. He sang this song to the LORD] on the day the LORD] rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul. He sang:
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