Psalm 17

New Coverdale Version

Hear what is right, O Lord; consider my complaint; * hearken to my prayer, which does not come from lying lips.

Let justice for me come forth from your presence, * and let your eyes look upon that which is right.

You have tested and visited my heart in the night season. * If you try me you shall find no wickedness in me; my mouth shall not offend.

As for the works of others, * because of the words of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.

Hold my steps firmly in your paths, * that my footsteps may not slip.

I have called upon you, O God, for you will hear me; * incline your ear to me and hearken to my words.

Show your marvelous loving-kindness, you that are the Savior of those who put their trust in you * from the ones who resist your right hand.

Keep me as the apple of your eye; * hide me under the shadow of your wings,

From the ungodly who assault me, * even from my enemies who encompass me to take away my soul.

They have closed their heart to pity, * and their mouth speaks proud things.

They lie waiting in my way on every side, * watching how they may cast me down to the ground,

Like a lion that is greedy for its prey, * and like a young lion lurking in secret places.

Rise up, O Lord, confront them and cast them down; * deliver my soul from the ungodly by your sword and by your hand,

From those, O Lord, from those whose portion in life is of the world, * whose bellies you fill with your hidden treasure.

They have children at their desire, * and leave the rest of their abundance for their little ones.

But as for me, I will behold your presence in righteousness; * and when I awake and see your likeness, I shall be satisfied.