Psalms, Chapter 17:

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 have 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.