Psalms 17
Berean Standard Bible
1Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea;
listen to my cry.
Give ear to my prayer—
it comes from lips free of deceit. 2May my vindication come from Your presence;
may Your eyes see what is right. 3You have tried my heart;
You have visited me in the night.
You have tested me and found no evil;
I have resolved not to sin with my mouth. 4As for the deeds of men—
by the word of Your lips
I have avoided the ways of the violent. 5My steps have held to Your paths;
my feet have not slipped. 6I call on You, O God,
for You will answer me.
Incline Your ear to me;
hear my words. 7Show the wonders of Your loving devotion,
You who save by Your right hand
those who seek refuge from their foes. 8Keep me as the apple of * Your eye;
hide me in the shadow of Your wings 9from the wicked who assail me,
from my mortal enemies who surround me. 10They have closed their callous hearts;
their mouths speak with arrogance. 11They have tracked us down, and now surround us;
their eyes are set to cast us to the ground, 12like a lion greedy for prey,
like a young lion lurking in ambush. 13Arise, O LORD, confront them!
Bring them to their knees;
deliver me from the wicked by Your sword, 14from such men, O LORD, by Your hand—
from men of the world
whose portion is in this life.
May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones * and satisfy their sons,
so they leave their abundance to their children. 15As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness;
when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.
English text: Berean Standard Bible (BSB). English audio: Berean Standard Audio Bible.