17:1  Hear a just cause, O LORD, give heed to my cry; Give ear to my prayer, which does not come from deceitful lips.

17:2  Let my judgment come forth from Your presence; Let Your eyes look with equity.

17:3  You have tried my heart; You have visited me by night; You have tested me and You find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.

17:4  As for the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the paths of the violent.

17:5  My steps have held fast to Your paths My feet have not slipped.

17:6  I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech.

17:7  Wondrously show Your lovingkindness, O Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand From those who rise up against them.

17:8  Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me in the shadow of Your wings

17:9  From the wicked who despoil me, My deadly enemies who surround me.

17:10  They have closed their unfeeling heart, With their mouth they speak proudly.

17:11  They have now surrounded us in our steps; They set their eyes to cast us down to the ground.

17:12  He resembles a lion that shows eagerness to tear, And as a young lion lurking in hiding places.

17:13  Arise, O LORD, confront him, bring him low; Deliver my soul from the wicked with Your sword,

17:14  From men with Your hand, O LORD, From men of the world, whose portion exists only in this life, And whose belly You fill with Your treasure; They satisfy themselves with children, And leave their abundance to their babes.

17:15  As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness; I will take satisfaction with Your likeness when I awake.