17:1 Hear a just cause, O LORD, give heed to my cry; Give ear to my prayer, which is not 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 is like a lion that is eager 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 is in {this} life, And whose belly You fill with Your treasure; They are satisfied with children, And leave their abundance to their babes. |
17:15 As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness; I will be satisfied with Your likeness when I awake. |