Psalms 17 / 150
- 1Hear, O LORD , my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer- it does not rise from deceitful lips.
- 2May my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right.
- 3Though 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.
- 4As for the deeds of men- by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
- 5My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not slipped.
- 6I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer.
- 7Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.
- 8Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings
- 9from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.
- 10They close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with arrogance.
- 11They have tracked me down, they now surround me, with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground.
- 12They are like a lion hungry for prey, like a great lion crouching in cover.
- 13Rise up, O LORD , confront them, bring them down; rescue me from the wicked by your sword.
- 14O 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.
- 15And I-in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.