Psalms 17 - Christian Standard Bible（CSB）

A Prayer for ProtectionA prayer of David.

1 Lord, hear a just cause; 

pay attention to my cry;

listen to my prayer —

from lips free of deceit. 

2Let my vindication come from you,

for you see what is right. 

3You 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. 

4Concerning what people do:

by the words from your lips

I have avoided the ways of the violent. 

5My steps are on your paths;

my feet have not slipped. 

6I call on you, God,

because you will answer me; 

listen closely to me; hear what I say.

7Display the wonders of your faithful love, 

Savior of all who seek refuge 

from those who rebel against your right hand. 

8Protect me as the pupil of your eye; 

hide me in the shadow of your wings 

9from  the wicked who treat me violently, 

my deadly enemies who surround me. 

10They are uncaring;  ,

their mouths speak arrogantly. 

11They advance against me;  now they surround me. 

They are determined 

to throw me to the ground. 

12They are  like a lion eager to tear,

like a young lion lurking in ambush. 

13Rise up, Lord!

Confront him; bring him down. 

With your sword, save me from the wicked. 

14With 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. 

15But I will see your face in righteousness; 

when I awake, I will be satisfied with your presence.  ,