Psalm 17

Prayer for Protection against Oppressors.

1 Psalm 17:1 Hear a just cause, O LORD, give heed to my cry; Give ear to my prayer, which is not from deceitful lips.

2 Psalm 17:2 Let my judgment come forth from Your presence; Let Your eyes look with equity.

3 Psalm 17:3 You have tried my heart; You have visited me by night; You have tested me and You find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.

4 Psalm 17:4 As for the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the paths of the violent.

5 Psalm 17:5 My steps have held fast to Your paths. My feet have not slipped.

6 Psalm 17:6 I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech.

7 Psalm 17:7 Wondrously show Your lovingkindness, O Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand From those who rise up against them.

8 Psalm 17:8 Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me in the shadow of Your wings

9 Psalm 17:9 From the wicked who despoil me, My deadly enemies who surround me.

10 Psalm 17:10 They have closed their unfeeling heart, With their mouth they speak proudly.

11 Psalm 17:11 They have now surrounded us in our steps; They set their eyes to cast us down to the ground.

12 Psalm 17:12 He is like a lion that is eager to tear, And as a young lion lurking in hiding places.

13 Psalm 17:13 Arise, O LORD, confront him, bring him low; Deliver my soul from the wicked with Your sword,

14 Psalm 17:14 From men with Your hand, O LORD, From men 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 babes.

15 Psalm 17:15 As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness; I will be satisfied with Your likeness when I awake.