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Psalm 17

The Bible in Basic English BBE

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.

2 Be my judge; for your eyes see what is right.

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.

4 As for the works of men, by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.

5 I have kept my feet in your ways, my steps have not been turned away.

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.

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.

8 Keep me as the light of your eyes, covering me with the shade of your wings,

9 From the evil-doers who are violent to me, and from those who are round me, desiring my death.

10 They are shut up in their fat: with their mouths they say words of pride.

11 They have made a circle round our steps: their eyes are fixed on us, forcing us down to the earth;

12 Like a lion desiring its food, and like a young lion waiting in secret places.

13 Up! Lord, come out against him, make him low, with your sword be my saviour from the evil-doer.

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.

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.

Good News Translation GNT

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

2 You will judge in my favor, because you know what is right.

3 You know my heart. You have come to me at night; you have examined me completely and found no evil desire in me. I speak no evil,

4 as others do; I have obeyed your command and have not followed paths of violence.

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

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

7 Reveal your wonderful love and save me; at your side I am safe from my enemies.

8 Protect me as you would your very eyes; hide me in the shadow of your wings

9 from the attacks of the wicked. Deadly enemies surround me;

10 they have no pity and speak proudly.

11 They are around me now, wherever I turn, watching for a chance to pull me down.

12 They are like lions, waiting for me, wanting to tear me to pieces.

13 Come, Lord! Oppose my enemies and defeat them! Save me from the wicked by your sword;

14 save me from those who in this life have all they want. Punish them with the sufferings you have stored up for them; may there be enough for their children and some left over for their children's children!

15 But I will see you, because I have done no wrong; and when I awake, your presence will fill me with joy.