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Psalms • Chapter 17
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O LORD, hear my plea for justice.<br>Listen to my cry for help.<br>Pay attention to my prayer,<br>for it comes from honest lips.<br>
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Declare me innocent,<br>for you see those who do right.<br>
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You have tested my thoughts and examined my heart in the night.<br>You have scrutinized me and found nothing wrong.<br>I am determined not to sin in what I say.<br>
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I have followed your commands,<br>which keep me from following cruel and evil people.<br>
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My steps have stayed on your path;<br>I have not wavered from following you.<br>
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I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God (Elohim).<br>Bend down and listen as I pray.<br>
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Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways.<br>By your mighty power you rescue<br>those who seek refuge from their enemies.<br>
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Guard me as you would guard your own eyes.<br>Hide me in the shadow of your wings.<br>
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Protect me from wicked people who attack me,<br>from murderous enemies who surround me.<br>
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They are without pity.<br>Listen to their boasting!<br>
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They track me down and surround me,<br>watching for the chance to throw me to the ground.<br>
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They are like hungry lions, eager to tear me apart —<br>like young lions hiding in ambush.<br>
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Arise, O LORD!<br>Stand against them, and bring them to their knees!<br>Rescue me from the wicked with your sword!<br>
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By the power of your hand, O LORD,<br>destroy those who look to this world for their reward.<br>But satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones.<br>May their children have plenty,<br>leaving an inheritance for their descendants.<br>
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Because I am righteous, I will see you.<br>When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied.<br>
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