Psalm 17:1-15 - In The Shadow Of Your Wings

¹ A prayer of David. Lord, consider my just cause! Pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to the prayer I sincerely offer! ² Make a just decision on my behalf! Decide what is right! ³ You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful. ⁴ As for the actions of people -- just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men. ⁵ I carefully obey your commands; I do not deviate from them.

⁶ I call to you for you will answer me, O God. Listen to me! Hear what I say! ⁷ Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies. ⁸ Protect me as you would protect the pupil of your eye! Hide me in the shadow of your wings! ⁹ Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill.

¹⁰ They are calloused; they speak arrogantly. ¹¹ They attack me, now they surround me; they intend to throw me to the ground. ¹² He is like a lion that wants to tear its prey to bits, like a young lion crouching in hidden places.

¹³ Rise up, Lord! Confront him! Knock him down! Use your sword to rescue me from the wicked man! ¹⁴ Lord, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.

¹⁵ As for me, because I am innocent I will see your face; when I awake you will reveal yourself to me.