Psalm17
Prayer for Vindication and Protection
A prayer of David.
1O Yahweh, hear a just cause.Hear my cry; heed my prayerI make without deceitful lips.2Let my vindication come forth from you;let your eyes see fairness.3You have tried my heart;you have examined me by night;you have tested me; you found nothing.I have decided that my mouth will not transgress.4As for the works of humankind,by the word of your lips,I have kept from the ways of the violent.5I have held my steps in your pathMy feet will not slip.6As for me, I have called on youbecause you will answer me, O God.Incline your ear to me.Hear my words. 7Show wondrously your acts of loyal love,O Savior of those who take refugeat your right hand from those who rise up against them.8Keep me as ⸤the apple of your eye⸥. Hide me in the shadow of your wings9from the ⸤presence⸥ of the wicked who destroy me,those enemies against my life,they that surround me.10They have shut off their calloused heart;with their mouth they speak arrogantly.11Now they surround us at our every step.They ⸤intend⸥ ⸤to pin⸥ me to the ground.12⸤He is like⸥ a lion; he longs to tear apart,and like a strong lion crouching in hiding places.13Rise up, O Yahweh, confront ⸤him⸥. Make him bow down.Rescue with your sword my life from the wicked,14from men by your hand, O Yahweh, from men of this world.Their share is in ⸤this life⸥, and you fill their stomach with your treasure.They are satisfied with children.They bequeath their excess to their children.15By contrast, I in righteousness shall see your face.Upon awakening I will be satisfied seeing your form.Logos Bible Software