1. PSALM 17 Verses 1-7 Sung to BANGOR CCLI #977558 1

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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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9. PSALM 17 Verses 8-15 Sung to BANGOR CCLI #977558 9

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

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

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

17. CCLI 977558 17