PSALM 17 Verses 1-7 Sung to BANGOR CCLI #

Give ear to what is right, O Lord! O listen to my cry! Give heed to this my earnest prayer From lips which do not lie. 2

May judgment from Your presence come Which will me vindicate, And always may Your searching eyes See what is just and straight 3

For You have scrutinized my heart; You came to me by night You’ve probed and found no ill intent; My mouth speaks only right. 4

From acts of men, from violence, I’m guarded by Your word; My steps held closely to Your paths; My footsteps have not erred. 5

On You, O God, my soul has called, For You will answer me. O listen to my earnest words! Incline Your ear to me! 6

In wondrous ways You mercy show, O You preserving those Who seek to find at Your right hand A refuge from their foes. 7

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PSALM 17 Verses 8-15 Sung to BANGOR CCLI #

Keep me the pupil of Your eye; Beneath Your wings me hide From wicked men and deadly foes Who press on every side. 10

They are enclosed in their own fat; Their boasting words abound. They compass us and fix their eyes To cast us to the ground. 11

My enemy’s a lion strong That craves to tear his prey. He’s like a lion young that lurks In ambush every day. 12

Arise, O Lord. Comfort my foe. O bring him very low! O save my soul from wicked men! Let them feel Your sword’s blow. 13

Save me by Your own hand, O Lord, From worldly men of earth, Who only in this present life Know anything of worth. 14

You filled them with the wealth You stored, Their children satisfied; So they may leave enough behind Their young ones to provide. 15

But as for me, with righteousness Shall I behold Your face. I shall be satisfied to wake And see You face to face. 16

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