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# Chapter 17
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1 O Lord, hear my plea for justice.
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Listen to my cry for help.
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Pay attention to my prayer,
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for it comes from honest lips.
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2 Declare me innocent,
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for you see those who do right.
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3 You have tested my thoughts and examined my heart in the night.
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You have scrutinized me and found nothing wrong.
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I am determined not to sin in what I say.
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4 I have followed your commands,
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which keep me from following cruel and evil people.
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5 My steps have stayed on your path;
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I have not wavered from following you.
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6 I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God.
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Bend down and listen as I pray.
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7 Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways.
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By your mighty power you rescue
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those who seek refuge from their enemies.
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8 Guard me as you would guard your own eyes.
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Hide me in the shadow of your wings.
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9 Protect me from wicked people who attack me,
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from murderous enemies who surround me.
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10 They are without pity.
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Listen to their boasting!
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11 They track me down and surround me,
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watching for the chance to throw me to the ground.
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12 They are like hungry lions, eager to tear me apart—
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like young lions hiding in ambush.
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13 Arise, O Lord!
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Stand against them, and bring them to their knees!
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Rescue me from the wicked with your sword!
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14 By the power of your hand, O Lord,
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destroy those who look to this world for their reward.
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But satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones.
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May their children have plenty,
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leaving an inheritance for their descendants.
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15 Because I am righteous, I will see you.
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When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied. |