Psalm 17
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Psalm 17 A prayer of David.
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Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer-- it does not rise from deceitful lips.
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May my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right.
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Though you probe my heart and examine me at night, though you test me, you will find nothing; I have resolved that my mouth will not sin.
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As for the deeds of men-- by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
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My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not slipped.
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I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer.
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Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.
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Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings
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from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.
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They close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with arrogance.
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They have tracked me down, they now surround me, with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground.
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They are like a lion hungry for prey, like a great lion crouching in cover.
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Rise up, O LORD, confront them, bring them down; rescue me from the wicked by your sword.
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O LORD, by your hand save me from such men, from men of this world whose reward is in this life. You still the hunger of those you cherish; their sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children.
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And I--in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.
Psalm 17
Russ Ixer
Russ Ixer
Psalm 01
Russ Ixer
Psalm 01 1 Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in Yahweh’s law. On his law he meditates day and night. 3He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that produces its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper. 4 The wicked are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away. 5 Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 6 For Yahweh knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.
Psalm 02
Russ Ixer
Psalm 2 1 Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying, 3 “Let’s break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us.” 4 He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision. 5 Then he will speak to them in his anger, and terrify them in his wrath: 6 “Yet I have set my King on my holy hill of Zion.” 7 I will tell of the decree. Yahweh said to me, “You are my son. Today I have become your father. 8 Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession. 9 You shall break them with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.” 10 Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth. 11 Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish on the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.
Psalm 03
Russ Ixer
Psalm 3 A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom. 1 Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! 2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.”b]" style="font-size: 0.625em; line-height: normal; position: relative; vertical-align: text-top; top: auto; display: inline;">[b] 3 But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4 I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. 5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. 6 I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. 7 Arise, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. 8 From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.