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(A prayer by David.)

The Prayer of an Innocent Person

I am innocent, Lord!
Won't you listen as I pray
    and beg for help?
I am honest!
    Please hear my prayer.

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Psalm 17

A prayer of David.

Hear me,(A) Lord, my plea is just;
    listen to my cry.(B)
Hear(C) my prayer—
    it does not rise from deceitful lips.(D)

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I have followed you,
    without ever stumbling.

I pray to you, God,
    because you will help me.
Listen and answer my prayer!

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My steps have held to your paths;(A)
    my feet have not stumbled.(B)

I call on you, my God, for you will answer me;(C)
    turn your ear to me(D) and hear my prayer.(E)

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Protect me as you would
    your very own eyes;
hide me in the shadow
    of your wings.

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Keep me(A) as the apple of your eye;(B)
    hide me(C) in the shadow of your wings(D)

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15 I am innocent, Lord,
    and I will see your face!
When I awake, all I want
    is to see you as you are.

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15 As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face;
    when I awake,(A) I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.(B)

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