A prayer of David.
17:1 Lord, consider my just cause! 2
Pay attention to my cry for help!
Listen to the prayer
I sincerely offer! 3
17:2 Make a just decision on my behalf! 4
Decide what is right! 5
17:3 You have scrutinized my inner motives; 6
you have examined me during the night. 7
You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin.
I am determined I will say nothing sinful. 8
17:4 As for the actions of people 9 –
just as you have commanded,
I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men. 10
17:5 I carefully obey your commands; 11
I do not deviate from them. 12
17:6 I call to you for you will answer me, O God.
Listen to me! 13
Hear what I say! 14
17:7 Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, 15
you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies. 16