17:6 I call to you for you will answer me, O God.
Listen to me! 1
Hear what I say! 2
17:7 Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, 3
you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies. 4
17:8 Protect me as you would protect the pupil of your eye! 5
Hide me in the shadow of your wings! 6
17:9 Protect me from 7 the wicked men who attack 8 me,
my enemies who crowd around me for the kill. 9
17:10 They are calloused; 10
they speak arrogantly. 11
17:11 They attack me, now they surround me; 12
they intend to throw me to the ground. 13
17:12 He 14 is like a lion 15 that wants to tear its prey to bits, 16
like a young lion crouching 17 in hidden places.
17:13 Rise up, Lord!
Confront him! 18 Knock him down! 19
Use your sword to rescue me from the wicked man! 20
17:14 Lord, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, 21
from the murderers of this world! 22
They enjoy prosperity; 23
you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. 24
They have many children,
and leave their wealth to their offspring. 25
17:15 As for me, because I am innocent I will see your face; 26
when I awake you will reveal yourself to me. 27