Psalms 17 - Amplified Bible(AMP)

Prayer for Protection against Oppressors.

A Prayer of David.

1Hear the just (righteous) cause, O Lord; listen to my loud cry;

Listen to my prayer, that comes from guileless lips.

2Let my verdict of vindication come from Your presence;

May Your eyes look with equity and behold things that are just.

3You have tried my heart;

You have visited me in the night;

You have tested me and You find nothing;

I intend that my mouth will not transgress.

4Concerning the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips

I have kept away from the paths of the violent.

5My steps have held closely to Your paths;

My feet have not staggered.

6¶I have called upon You, for You, O God, will answer me;

Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech.

7Wondrously show Your lovingkindness,

O Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand

From those who rise up against them.

8Keep me as the apple of Your eye;

Hide me in the shadow of Your wings

9From the wicked who despoil and deal violently with me,

My deadly enemies who surround me.

10They have closed their unfeeling heart;

With their mouths they speak proudly and make presumptuous claims.

11They track us down and have now surrounded us in our steps;

They set their eyes to force us to the ground,

12He is like a lion eager to tear,

And like a young lion lurking in hiding places.

13¶Arise, O Lord, confront him, cast him down;

Save my soul from the wicked with Your sword,

14From men with Your hand, O Lord,

From men of the world whose portion is in this life—idle and vain,

And whose belly You fill with Your treasure;

They are satisfied with children,

And they leave what they have left to their children.

15As for me, I shall see Your face in righteousness;

I will be satisfied when I awake seeing Your likeness.