17:1 A prayer of David. Lord, hear me begging for fairness. Listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer. I speak the truth.
17:2 You will judge that I am right. Your eyes can see what is true.
17:3 You have examined my heart. You have tested me all night. You questioned me without finding anything wrong. I did not plan any evil.
17:4 I have obeyed your commands. I have not done what evil people do.
17:5 I have done what you told me to do. I have not failed.
17:6 I call to you, God, and you answer me. Listen to me now. Hear what I say.
17:7 Your love is wonderful. By your power you save from their enemies those who trust you.
17:8 Protect me as you would protect your own eye. Protect me as a bird hides her young under her wings.
17:9 Keep me from the wicked who attack me. Protect me from my enemies who surround me.
17:10 They are selfish. They brag about themselves.
17:11 They have chased me. Now they surround me. They plan to throw me to the ground.
17:12 They are like lions ready to kill. Like lions, they sit in hiding.
17:13 Lord, rise up and face the enemy. Throw them down. Save me from the wicked with your sword.
17:14 Lord, save me from them by your power. Their reward is in this life. They have plenty of food. They have many sons. They leave money to their children.
17:15 Because I have lived right, I will see your face. When I wake up, I will see your likeness and be satisfied.
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