Psalm 17
New American Standard Bible 2020
Chapter overview
Psalm 17 appeals for vindication from a searching judge. Guarded steps, protection as precious as the eye, shelter beneath wings, and hope of awakening satisfied sustain the innocent petitioner through danger.
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1Hear a just cause, Lord, give Your attention to my cry; Listen to my prayer, which is not from deceitful lips.
2Let my judgment come forth from Your presence; Let Your eyes look with integrity.
3You have put my heart to the test; You have visited me by night; You have sifted me and You find nothing; My intent is that my mouth will not offend.
4As for the works of mankind, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the ways of the violent.
5My steps have held to Your paths. My feet have not slipped.
6¶I have called upon You, for You will answer me, God; Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech.
7Show Your wonderful faithfulness, Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand From those who rise up against them.
8Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me in the shadow of Your wings
9From the wicked who deal violently with me, My deadly enemies who surround me.
10They have closed their unfeeling hearts, With their mouths they speak proudly.
11They have now surrounded us in our steps; They set their eyes to cast us down to the ground.
12He is like a lion that is eager to tear, And as a young lion lurking in secret places.
13¶Arise, Lord, confront him, make him bow down; Save my soul from the wicked with Your sword,
14From people by Your hand, Lord, From people of the world, whose portion is in this life, And whose belly You fill with Your treasure; They are satisfied with children, And leave their abundance to their babies.
15As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied with Your likeness when I awake.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 17
- Psalm 17:8Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me in the shadow of Your wings
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