Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Psalm 17: 1-7, 15

Psalm 17

A prayer of David.

17 Listen to what’s right, Lord;
    pay attention to my cry!
Listen closely to my prayer;
    it’s spoken by lips that don’t lie!
My justice comes from you;
    let your eyes see what is right!
You have examined my heart,
    testing me at night.
You’ve looked me over closely,
    but haven’t found anything wrong.
    My mouth doesn’t sin.
But these other people’s deeds?
    I have avoided such violent ways
    by the command from your lips.
My steps are set firmly on your paths;
    my feet haven’t slipped.
I cry out to you because you answer me.
    So tilt your ears toward me now—
    listen to what I’m saying!
Manifest your faithful love in amazing ways
    because you are the one
    who saves those who take refuge in you,
    saving them from their attackers
    by your strong hand.

Common English Bible (CEB), used with permissionCopyright © 2011 by Common English Bible
15 But me? I will see your face in righteousness;
    when I awake, I will be filled full by seeing your image.

Common English Bible (CEB), used with permissionCopyright © 2011 by Common English Bible

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