Verse 6
Psalms 17:6
New Living Translation
6
I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God (Elohim).<br>Bend down and listen as I pray.<br>
Original Language Text
hebrew
אֲנִֽי קְרָאתִ֣י/ךָ כִֽי תַעֲנֵ֣/נִי אֵ֑ל הַֽט אָזְנְ/ךָ֥ לִ֝֗/י שְׁמַ֣ע אִמְרָתִֽ/י
English Translation
I called you because you will answer me, O God; listen to my words.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 17 Context
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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>fo...
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2
Declare me innocent,<br>for you see those who do right.<br>
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3
You have tested my thoughts and examined my heart in the night.<br>You have scrutinized me and found...
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4
I have followed your commands,<br>which keep me from following cruel and evil people.<br>
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5
My steps have stayed on your path;<br>I have not wavered from following you.<br>
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6
I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God (Elohim).<br>Bend down and listen as I pra...
7
Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways.<br>By your mighty power you rescue<br>those who seek...
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8
Guard me as you would guard your own eyes.<br>Hide me in the shadow of your wings.<br>
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9
Protect me from wicked people who attack me,<br>from murderous enemies who surround me.<br>
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10
They are without pity.<br>Listen to their boasting!<br>
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11
They track me down and surround me,<br>watching for the chance to throw me to the ground.<br>
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12
They are like hungry lions, eager to tear me apart —<br>like young lions hiding in ambush.<br>
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13
Arise, O LORD!<br>Stand against them, and bring them to their knees!<br>Rescue me from the wicked wi...
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14
By the power of your hand, O LORD,<br>destroy those who look to this world for their reward.<br>But...
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15
Because I am righteous, I will see you.<br>When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfie...
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