Psalms 17
aligned by seat — same row, same verse, whatever each bible numbers it
| v | JPS1917 |
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| 1 | A Prayer of David. Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry; Give ear unto my prayer from lips without deceit. |
| 2 | Let my judgment come forth from Thy presence; Let Thine eyes behold equity. |
| 3 | Thou hast tried my heart, Thou hast visited it in the night; Thou hast tested me, and Thou findest not That I had a thought which should not pass my mouth. |
| 4 | As for the doings of men, by the word of Thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent. |
| 5 | My steps have held fast to Thy paths, My feet have not slipped. |
| 6 | As for me, I call upon Thee, for Thou wilt answer me, O God; Incline Thine ear unto me, hear my speech. |
| 7 | Make passing great Thy mercies, O Thou that savest by Thy right hand From assailants them that take refuge in Thee. |
| 8 | Keep me as the apple of the eye, Hide me in the shadow of Thy wings, |
| 9 | From the wicked that oppress, My deadly enemies, that compass me about. |
| 10 | Their gross heart they have shut tight, With their mouth they speak proudly. |
| 11 | At our every step they have now encompassed us; They set their eyes to cast us down to the earth. |
| 12 | He is like a lion that is eager to tear in pieces, And like a young lion lurking in secret places. |
| 13 | Arise, O LORD, confront him, cast him down; Deliver my soul from the wicked, by Thy sword; |
| 14 | From men, by Thy hand, O LORD, From men of the world, whose portion is in this life, And whose belly Thou fillest with Thy treasure; Who have children in plenty, And leave their abundance to their babes. |
| 15 | As for me, I shall behold Thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with Thy likeness. |