Psalm 17
A Prayer for Protection
A prayer of David.
pay attention to my cry;
listen to my prayer—
from lips free of deceit. j
2 Let my vindication come from you,
for you see what is right. k
3 You have tested my heart; l
you have examined me at night.
You have tried me and found nothing evil; m
I have determined that my mouth will not sin. V
by the words from your lips
I have avoided the ways of the violent. n
my feet have not slipped. o
because you will answer me; p
listen closely to me; hear what I say.
7 Display the wonders of your faithful love, q
Savior of all who seek refuge r
from those who rebel against your right hand. W
8 Protect me as the pupil of your eye; s
hide me in the shadow of your wings t
9 from X the wicked who treat me violently, Y
my deadly enemies who surround me. u
their mouths speak arrogantly. w
11 They advance against me; A now they surround me. x
They are determined B
to throw me to the ground. y
12 They are C like a lion eager to tear,
like a young lion lurking in ambush. z
Confront him; bring him down. a
With your sword, save me from the wicked. b
14 With your hand, LORD, save me from men,
from men of the world
whose portion is in this life:
You fill their bellies with what you have in store;
their sons are satisfied,
and they leave their surplus to their children. c
15 But I will see your face in righteousness; d