Psalms, Chapter 17:
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Verses from Psalms, Chapter 17 of the book of Psalms in the Bible.
- 1. Hear, Lord, my just cause; pay attention to my cry. Give ear to my prayer, which is not made with deceitful lips.
- 2. Let your sentence come in my favor; let your eyes see where righteousness is!
- 3. You search my heart and examine me at night; try me, and you find nothing; I have decided that my mouth will not sin.
- 4. As for the actions of men, by the word of your lips I avoided violent ways.
- 5. My steps remain firm in your paths; my feet didn't slip.
- 6. I call upon you, O God, for you answer me; incline your ears to me and hear my prayer.
- 7. Show the wonders of your love, you who, with your right hand, save those who take refuge in you from their persecutors.
- 8. Protect me like the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings,
- 9. from the wicked who attack me with violence, from my mortal enemies who surround me.
- 10. They close their insensitive hearts and speak arrogantly with their mouths.
- 11. They follow us everywhere, ready to take us down.
- 12. They are like a lion eager for prey, like a strong lion crouching in his den.
- 13. Rise up, Lord! Confront them! Take them down! Deliver me from the wicked with your sword.
- 14. With your hand, Lord, deliver me from these men, from these men of the world, whose portion is in this life. Fill their bellies with your hidden treasure; May they be full of children and whatever is left be left for their little ones.
- 15. But I will behold your face in righteousness; When I awaken, I will be pleased to see your likeness.