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17:1  A prayer of David. Hear, O Lord, my call for justice; give heed to my cry. Listen to the prayer of my lips, for they are free of deceit.
17:2  Let my vindication issue forth from you; let your eyes discern what is right.
17:3  You have probed my heart and examined me throughout the night. You have tested me and found no malice in me, for I have not sinned with my mouth.
17:4  Despite what other people do, I have been guided by the word of your lips and refrained from their acts of violence.
17:5  My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not wavered.
17:6  I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me. Incline your ear to me and listen to my plea.
17:7  Show how wonderful is your kindness, you who save those who seek protection by taking refuge at your right hand.
17:8  Guard me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings
17:9  from the wicked who treat me with violence, from deadly enemies who surround me.
17:10  There is no compassion in their hearts, and arrogance issues from their mouths.
17:11  They track me down and begin to close in, watching for the chance to strike me down,
17:12  like a lion primed to attack it prey, like a young lion lurking in hiding.
17:13  Rise up, O Lord, confront them, and cast them down; deliver me from the wicked by your sword.
17:14  With your hand, O Lord, snatch me from such people, from the worldly whose reward is in this life. You satisfy the hunger of those you cherish; their children have all they desire and leave their wealth to their little ones.
17:15  But in my righteousness I will see your face; when I awaken, I will be blessed by beholding you.