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The Prayer of an Innocent Person[a]

17 Listen, O Lord, to my plea for justice;
    pay attention to my cry for help!
    Listen to my honest prayer.

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  1. Psalm 17:1 HEBREW TITLE: A prayer by David.

Psalm 17

A prayer of David.

Hear me,(A) Lord, my plea is just;
    listen to my cry.(B)
Hear(C) my prayer—
    it does not rise from deceitful lips.(D)

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I have always walked in your way
    and have never strayed from it.

I pray to you, O God, because you answer me;
    so turn to me and listen to my words.

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My steps have held to your paths;(A)
    my feet have not stumbled.(B)

I call on you, my God, for you will answer me;(C)
    turn your ear to me(D) and hear my prayer.(E)

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I have always walked in your way
    and have never strayed from it.

I pray to you, O God, because you answer me;
    so turn to me and listen to my words.

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My steps have held to your paths;(A)
    my feet have not stumbled.(B)

I call on you, my God, for you will answer me;(C)
    turn your ear to me(D) and hear my prayer.(E)

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