Psalms Chapter 17 (NIV)
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Psalm 17A prayer of David.Hear, O Lord, my righteous plea;listen to my cry.Give ear to my prayer—it does not rise from deceitful lips.
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May my vindication come from you;may your eyes see what is right.
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Though you probe my heart and examine me at night,though you test me, you will find nothing;I have resolved that my mouth will not sin.
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As for the deeds of men—by the word of your lipsI have kept myselffrom the ways of the violent.
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My steps have held to your paths;my feet have not slipped.
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I call on you, O God, for you will answer me;give ear to me and hear my prayer.
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Show the wonder of your great love,you who save by your right handthose who take refuge in you from their foes.
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Keep me as the apple of your eye;hide me in the shadow of your wings
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from the wicked who assail me,from my mortal enemies who surround me.
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They close up their callous hearts,and their mouths speak with arrogance.
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They have tracked me down, they now surround me,with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground.
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They are like a lion hungry for prey,like a great lion crouching in cover.
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Rise up, O Lord, confront them, bring them down;rescue me from the wicked by your sword.
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O Lord, by your hand save me from such men,from men of this world whose reward is in this life.You still the hunger of those you cherish;their sons have plenty,and they store up wealth for their children.
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And I—in righteousness I will see your face;when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.
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