Parallel Bible results for "psalms 17:1-6"

Psalms 17:1-6

1 Listen while I build my case, God, the most honest prayer you'll ever hear.

1 Hear me, LORD, my plea is just; listen to my cry. Hear my prayer— it does not rise from deceitful lips.

2 Show the world I'm innocent - in your heart you know I am.

2 Let my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right.

3 Go ahead, examine me from inside out, surprise me in the middle of the night - You'll find I'm just what I say I am. My words don't run loose.

3 Though you probe my heart, though you examine me at night and test me, you will find that I have planned no evil; my mouth has not transgressed.

4 I'm not trying to get my way in the world's way. I'm trying to get your way, your Word's way.

4 Though people tried to bribe me, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent through what your lips have commanded.

5 I'm staying on your trail; I'm putting one foot In front of the other. I'm not giving up.

5 My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not stumbled.

6 I call to you, God, because I'm sure of an answer. So - answer! bend your ear! listen sharp!

6 I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.