Psalm 17

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 17. A Prayer by David. Hear, LORD, my righteous plea. Give ear to my prayer that doesn’t go out of deceitful lips. Let my sentence come out of your presence. Let your eyes look on equity. You have proved my heart. You have visited me in the night. You have tried me, and found nothing. I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey. As for the deeds of men, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent. My steps have held fast to your paths. My feet have not slipped. I have called on you, for you will answer me, God. Turn your ear to me. Hear my speech. Show your marvellous loving kindness, you who save those who take refuge by your right hand from their enemies. Keep me as the apple of your eye. Hide me under the shadow of your wings, from the wicked who oppress me, my deadly enemies, who surround me. They close up their callous hearts. With their mouth they speak proudly. They have now surrounded us in our steps. They set their eyes to cast us down to the earth. He is like a lion that is greedy of his prey, as it were a young lion lurking in secret places. Arise, LORD, confront him. Cast him down. Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword, from men by your hand, LORD, from men of the world, whose portion is in this life. You fill the belly of your cherished ones. Your sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children. As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form.

Worship Lyrics

A Prayer by David
Hear, LORD, my righteous plea
Give ear to my prayer that doesnt go out of deceitful lips
Let my sentence come out of your presence
Let your eyes look on equity
You have proved my heart
You have visited me in the night
You have tried me, and found nothing
I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey
As for the deeds of men, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent
My steps have held fast to your paths
My feet have not slipped
I have called on you, for you will answer me, God
Turn your ear to me
Hear my speech
Show your marvellous loving kindness
You who save those who take refuge by your right hand from their enemies
Keep me as the apple of your eye
Hide me under the shadow of your wings
From the wicked who oppress me, my deadly enemies, who surround me
They close up their callous hearts
With their mouth they speak proudly
They have now surrounded us in our steps
They set their eyes to cast us down to the earth
He is like a lion that is greedy of his prey, as it were a young lion lurking in secret places
Arise, LORD, confront him
Cast him down
Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword
From men by your hand, LORD, from men of the world, whose portion is in this life
You fill the belly of your cherished ones
Your sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children
As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness
I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form

About This Psalm

Psalm 17 is a deliverance psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: deliverance, trust, righteousness, kingship, conflict

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 17 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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