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17:1  A Davidic prayer. LORD, hear a just cause; pay attention to my cry; listen to my prayer-- from lips free of deceit.
17:2  Let my vindication come from You, for You see what is right.
17:3  You have tested my heart; You have examined me at night. You have tried me and found nothing evil; I have determined that my mouth will not sin.
17:4  Concerning what people do: by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
17:5  My steps are on Your paths; my feet have not slipped.
17:6  I call on You, God, because You will answer me; listen closely to me; hear what I say.
17:7  Display the wonders of Your faithful love, Savior of all who seek refuge from those who rebel against Your right hand.
17:8  Protect me as the pupil of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
17:9  from the wicked who treat me violently, my deadly enemies who surround me.
17:10  They have become hardened; their mouths speak arrogantly.
17:11  They advance against me; now they surround me. They are determined to throw me to the ground.
17:12  They are like a lion eager to tear, like a young lion lurking in ambush.
17:13  Rise up, LORD! Confront him; bring him down. With Your sword, save me from the wicked.
17:14  With Your hand, LORD, save me from men, from men of the world whose portion is in this life: You fill their bellies with what You have in store; their sons are satisfied, and they leave their surplus to their children.
17:15  But I will see Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied with Your presence.