Basic English Bible Verse Images: Psalms Chapter 17 in Stunning Detail
Psalms 17:1. <A Prayer. Of David.> Let my cause come to your ears, O Lord, give attention to my cry; give ear to my prayer which goes not out from false lips.
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Psalms 17:2. Be my judge; for your eyes see what is right.
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Psalms 17:3. You have put my heart to the test, searching me in the night; you have put me to the test and seen no evil purpose in me; I will keep my mouth from sin.
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Psalms 17:4. As for the works of men, by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
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Psalms 17:5. I have kept my feet in your ways, my steps have not been turned away.
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Psalms 17:6. My cry has gone up to you, for you will give me an answer, O God: let your ear be turned to me, and give attention to my words.
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Psalms 17:7. Make clear the wonder of your mercy, O saviour of those who put their faith in your right hand, from those who come out against them.
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Psalms 17:8. Keep me as the light of your eyes, covering me with the shade of your wings,
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Psalms 17:9. From the evil-doers who are violent to me, and from those who are round me, desiring my death.
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Psalms 17:10. They are shut up in their fat: with their mouths they say words of pride.
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Psalms 17:11. They have made a circle round our steps: their eyes are fixed on us, forcing us down to the earth;
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Psalms 17:12. Like a lion desiring its food, and like a young lion waiting in secret places.
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Psalms 17:13. Up! Lord, come out against him, make him low, with your sword be my saviour from the evil-doer.
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Psalms 17:14. With your hand, O Lord, from men, even men of the world, whose heritage is in this life, and whom you make full with your secret wealth: they are full of children; after their death their offspring take the rest of their goods.
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Psalms 17:15. As for me, I will see your face in righteousness: when I am awake it will be joy enough for me to see your form.
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