Psalm 17:1-9

New American Standard Bible 1995

Prayer for Protection against Oppressors.

A Prayer of David.

17 Hear a ^(A)just cause, O Lord, ^(B)give heed to my cry;
^(C)Give ear to my prayer, which is not from ^(D)deceitful lips.
²Let ^(E)my ^[a]judgment come forth from Your presence;
Let Your eyes look with ^(F)equity.
³You have ^(G)tried my heart;
You have visited me by night;
You have ^(H)tested me and ^(I)You find ^[b]nothing;
I have ^(J)purposed that my mouth will not transgress.
⁴As for the deeds of men, ^(K)by the word of Your lips
I have kept from the ^(L)paths of the violent.
⁵My ^(M)steps have held fast to Your ^[c]paths.
My ^(N)feet have not slipped.

⁶I have ^(O)called upon You, for You will answer me, O God;
^(P)Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech.
⁷^(Q)Wondrously show Your lovingkindness,
O ^(R)Savior of those who take refuge ^[d]at Your right hand
From those who rise up against them.
⁸Keep me as ^[e]the ^(S)apple of the eye;
Hide me ^(T)in the shadow of Your wings
⁹From the ^(U)wicked who despoil me,
My ^(V)deadly enemies who surround me.

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Psalm 17:2 I.e. vindication
Psalm 17:3 Or no evil device in me; My mouth
Psalm 17:5 Lit tracks
Psalm 17:7 Or from those who rise up...at Your right hand
Psalm 17:8 Lit the pupil, the daughter of the eye

New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB1995)

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Psalm 17:1-9 New American Standard Bible 1995

Prayer for Protection against Oppressors.

A Prayer of David.

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Psalm 17:1-9

New American Standard Bible 1995