Psalms 17
17
A Cry for Justice
A priestly prayer # 17 This is the Hebrew word tephillah, and it is found in the titles of five Psalms (17; 86; 90; 102; 142). of David
Hear Me!
1Listen to me, Lord.
Hear the passionate prayer of this honest man.
My cause is just and my need is real.
I’ve done what’s right and my lips speak truth.
2Examine and exonerate me.
Vindicate me and show the world I’m innocent.
3For in a visitation of the night
you inspected my heart and refined my soul in fire
until nothing vile was found in me.
I will not sin with my words.
4Following your word has kept me from wrong.
Your ways have molded my footsteps, keeping me
from going down the paths of the violent.
5My steps follow in the tracks of your chariot wheels,
always staying in their path,
never straying from your way.
6You will answer me, God; I know you always will.
Hear my words like you always do as you listen to my every prayer.
Hide Me!
7Magnify the marvels of your mercy to all who seek you. # 17:7 As translated from the Septuagint.
You are the loving Savior of all who turn aside
to hide themselves in you.
8Protect me from harm;
keep an eye on me as you would a child # 17:8 Or “daughter.”
who is reflected in the twinkling of your eye.
Yes, hide me within the shelter of your embrace,
under your outstretched wings. # 17:8 This could also be a reference to the mercy seat, where sacred blood was sprinkled in the Holy of Holies. There the golden cherubim overshadowed all who entered the divine chamber (Ex. 25:18–20).
9Protect me there from all my foes.
For there are many who surround my soul
to completely destroy me.
10They are pitiless, heartless—hard as nails,
swollen with pride and filled with arrogance!
11See how they close in on me,
waiting for the chance to throw me to the ground. # 17:11 This is also what the soldiers did to Jesus. They threw him to the ground and nailed him to the cross.
12They’re like lions eager to tear me apart,
like young and fearless lions lurking in secret,
so ferocious and cruel—ready to rip me to shreds.
Help Me!
13Arise, God, and confront them!
Challenge them with your might! # 17:13 The word used here is “sword.” An alternative translation would be “Rescue my soul from the wicked one, who is your sword.” The wicked are sometimes God’s tools to execute his judgments (Isa. 10:5; Jer. 51:20).
Free me from their clutches and rescue me from their rage.
14Throw them down to the ground,
those who live for only this life on earth.
Thrust them out of their prosperity
and into their portion in eternity,
leaving their wealth and wickedness behind!
15As for me, because I am innocent, I will see # 17:15 The Hebrew word for “see,” chaza, means “to see a vision.” your face
until I see you for who you really are.
I will be satisfied in an awakening of your likeness in me!
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Psalm 17
A prayer of David.
1Listen to what’s right, LORD;
pay attention to my cry!
Listen closely to my prayer;
it’s spoken by lips that don’t lie!
2My justice comes from you;
let your eyes see what is right!
3You 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.
4But these other people’s deeds?
I have avoided such violent ways
by the command from your lips.
5My steps are set firmly on your paths;
my feet haven’t slipped.
6I cry out to you because you answer me.
So tilt your ears toward me now—
listen to what I’m saying!
7Manifest 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.
8Watch me with the very pupil of your eye!
Hide me in the protection of your wings,
9away from the wicked
who are out to get me,
away from my deadly enemies
who are all around me!
10They have no pity;#17.10 Heb uncertain
their mouths speak arrogantly.
11They track me down—
suddenly, they surround me!
They make their plans to put me in the dirt.
12They are like a lion eager to rip its prey;
they are like a strong young lion lying in wait.
13Get up, LORD!
Confront them!
Bring them down!
Rescue my life from the wicked—
use your sword!
14Rescue me from these people—
use your own hands, LORD!
Rescue me from these people
whose only possession is their fleeting life.#17.14 Heb uncertain
But fill the stomachs of your cherished ones;
let their children be filled full
so that they have leftovers enough for their babies.
15But me? I will see your face in righteousness;
when I awake, I will be filled full by seeing your image.
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