17:001

A Prayer of David. Hear the right, O HaShem, attend unto my cry; give ear unto my prayer from lips without deceit

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Let my judgment come forth from Thy presence; let Thine eyes behold equity

17:003

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

17:004

As for the doings of men, by the word of Thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent

17:005

My steps have held fast to Thy paths, my feet have not slipped

17:006

As for me, I call upon Thee, for Thou wilt answer me, O G-d; incline Thine ear unto me, hear my speech

17:007

Make passing great Thy mercies, O Thou that savest by Thy right hand from assailants them that take refuge in Thee

17:008

Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me in the shadow of Thy wings

17:009

From the wicked that oppress, my deadly enemies, that compass me about

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Their gross heart they have shut tight, with their mouth they speak proudly

17:011

At our every step they have now encompassed us; they set their eyes to cast us down to the earth

17:012

He is like a lion that is eager to tear in pieces, and like a young lion lurking in secret places

17:013

Arise, O HaShem, confront him, cast him down; deliver my soul from the wicked, by Thy sword

17:014

From men, by Thy hand, O HaShem, 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

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As for me, I shall behold Thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with Thy likeness