THE BOOK OF PSALMS

Psalm 16:8

I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Psalm 16:9

Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.

Psalm 16:10

For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.

Psalm 16:11

You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Psalm 17:1

A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer—it comes from lips free of deceit.

Psalm 17:2

May my vindication come from Your presence; may Your eyes see what is right.

Psalm 17:3

You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth.

Psalm 17:4

As for the deeds of men—by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.

Psalm 17:5

My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.

Psalm 17:6

I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.

Psalm 17:7

Show the wonders of Your loving devotion, You who save by Your right hand those who seek refuge from their foes.

Psalm 17:8

Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings

Psalm 17:9

from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.

Psalm 17:10

They have closed their callous hearts; their mouths speak with arrogance.

Psalm 17:11

They have tracked us down, and now surround us; their eyes are set to cast us to the ground,

Psalm 17:12

like a lion greedy for prey, like a young lion lurking in ambush.

Psalm 17:13

Arise, O LORD, confront them! Bring them to their knees; deliver me from the wicked by Your sword,

Psalm 17:14

from such men, O LORD, by Your hand—from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children.

Psalm 17:15

As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.

Psalm 18:1

For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength.