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Psalm 17:1-6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Psalm 17:1-6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Psalm 17
A Prayer for Protection
A Davidic prayer.
1 Lord, hear a just cause;(A)
pay attention to my cry;
listen to my prayer—
from lips free of deceit.(B)
2 Let my vindication come from You,
for You see what is right.(C)
3 You have tested my heart;(D)
You have examined me at night.
You have tried me and found nothing evil;(E)
I have determined that my mouth will not sin.[a]
4 Concerning what people do:
by the word of Your lips[b]
I have avoided the ways of the violent.(F)
5 My steps are on Your paths;
my feet have not slipped.(G)
6 I call on You, God,
because You will answer me;(H)
listen closely to me; hear what I say.
Footnotes
- Psalm 17:3 Or [evil]; my mouth will not sin
- Psalm 17:4 God’s instruction
Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
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