Ps 17
1
A prayer of David. - Hearken, O Lord Or, to my righteous plea, etc. of my righteousness, attend to my petition; give ear to
my prayer not uttered with
deceitful lips.
2
Let my judgement come forth from your presence; let mine eyes behold righteousness.
3
You has proved mine heart; you have visited me by night; you have tried me as with
fire, and unrighteousness has not been found in me: I am purposed that my mouth shall
not speak amiss.
4
As for the works of men, by the words of your lips I have Lit. I have observed hard ways guarded myself from hard ways.
5
Direct my steps in your paths, that my steps slip not.
6
I have cried, for you heard me, O God: incline your ear to me, and hearken to my words.
7
Shew the marvels of your mercies, you that save them that hope in you.
8
Keep me as the apple of the eye from those that resist your right hand: you shall
screen me by the covering of your wings,
9
from the face of the ungodly that have afflicted me: mine enemies have compassed about
my soul.
10
They have enclosed themselves with their own fat: their mouth has spoken pride.
11
They have now cast me out and compassed me round about: they have set their eyes so
as to bow them down to the ground.
12
They laid wait for me as a lion ready for prey, and like a lion’s whelp dwelling in
secret places.
13
Arise, O Lord, prevent them, and cast them down: deliver my soul from the ungodly:
draw your sword,
14
because of the enemies of your hand: O Lord, destroy them from the earth; scatter
them in their life, though their belly has been filled with your hidden treasures:
they have been satisfied with Alex. children uncleanness, and have left the remnant of their possessions to their babes.
15
But I shall appear in righteousness before your face: I shall be satisfied when your
glory appears.