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Psalms 17
Easy-to-Read Version, 2006
- 1[1] LORD, hear my prayer for justice. I am calling loudly to you. I am being honest in what I say, so please listen to my prayer.
- 2You will make the right decision, because you can see the truth.
- 3You were with me all night and looked deep into my heart. You questioned me and found that I did not say or do anything wrong.
- 4Unlike most people, I have obeyed your commands, so I have never been like those who are cruel and evil.
- 5I have followed your way. My feet never left your path.
- 6Every time I call to you, God, you answer me. So listen to me now, and hear what I say.
- 7Show your amazing kindness and rescue those who depend on you. Use your great power and protect them from their enemies.
- 8Protect me like the pupil[2] of your eye. Hide me in the shadow of your wings.
- 9Save me from the wicked people who are trying to destroy me. Protect me from those who come to hurt me.
- 10They think only of themselves and brag about what they will do.
- 11They have been following me, and now they are all around me. They watch me, waiting to throw me to the ground.
- 12Like hungry lions, they want to kill and eat. Like young lions, they hide, ready to attack.
- 13LORD, get up[3] and face the enemy. Make them surrender. Use your sword and save me from these wicked people.
- 14Use your power, LORD, and remove them from this life. But as for the people you treasure, fill them with food. Give them plenty for their children and their grandchildren.