Psalms 17

Prayer for protection against oppressors.

Let my sentence come forth from thy presence;

Thou hast proved my heart; thou hast visited me in the night;

As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips

My steps have held fast to thy paths,

I have called upon thee, for thou wilt answer me, O God:

Show thy marvellous lovingkindness,

Keep me as the apple of the eye;

From the wicked that oppress me,

They are inclosed in their own fat:

They have now compassed us in our steps;

He is like a lion that is greedy of his prey,

Arise, O Jehovah,

From men by thy hand, O Jehovah,

As for me, I shall behold thy face in righteousness;