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Psalm 17:1
Contemporary English Version
Psalm 17:1
Contemporary English Version
(A prayer by David.)
The Prayer of an Innocent Person
1 I am innocent, Lord!
Won't you listen as I pray
and beg for help?
I am honest!
Please hear my prayer.
Psalm 17:5-6
Contemporary English Version
Psalm 17:5-6
Contemporary English Version
5 I have followed you,
without ever stumbling.
6 I pray to you, God,
because you will help me.
Listen and answer my prayer!
Psalm 17:8
Contemporary English Version
Psalm 17:8
Contemporary English Version
8 Protect me as you would
your very own eyes;
hide me in the shadow
of your wings.
Psalm 17:15
Contemporary English Version
Psalm 17:15
Contemporary English Version
15 I am innocent, Lord,
and I will see your face!
When I awake, all I want
is to see you as you are.
Contemporary English Version (CEV)
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