Psalm 17

 ¹ Lord, hear me begging for fairness;
       listen to my cry for help.
    Pay attention to my prayer,
       because I speak the truth.
 ² You will judge that I am right;
       your eyes can see what is true.
 ³ You have examined my heart;
       you have tested me all night.
    You questioned me without finding anything wrong;
       I have not sinned with my mouth.
 ⁴ I have obeyed your commands,
       so I have not done what evil people do.
 ⁵ I have done what you told me;
       I have not failed.

 ⁶ I call to you, God,
       and you answer me.
    Listen to me now,
       and hear what I say.
 ⁷ Your love is wonderful.
       By your power you save those who trust you
       from their enemies.
 ⁸ Protect me as you would protect your own eye.
       Hide me under the shadow of your wings.
 ⁹ Keep me from the wicked who attack me,
       from my enemies who surround me.
 ¹⁰ They are selfish
       and brag about themselves.
 ¹¹ They have chased me until they have surrounded me.
       They plan to throw me to the ground.
 ¹² They are like lions ready to kill;
       like lions, they sit in hiding.

 ¹³ Lord, rise up, face the enemy, and throw them down.
       Save me from the wicked with your sword.
 ¹⁴ Lord, save me by your power
       from those whose reward is in this life.
    They have plenty of food.
       They have many sons
       and leave much money to their children.

 ¹⁵ Because I have lived right, I will see your face.
       When I wake up, I will see your likeness and be satisfied. (Psalm 17, New Century Version) Pin It Now!