Psalm 17

17:0  A Prayer of David.
17:1  Hear O LORD what is just [cause],
	   		 Listen to my cry;
	   	   Give ear [Hear] to my prayer,
		      which is not from deceitful lips.
17:2  Let my vindication come from your presence;
	    	    Let your eyes see what is right [just].
17:3  You have examined my heart;
	        You have visited [to examine] me at night;
	    You have scrutinized me and found nothing [of guilt].  17:4  As for the deeds of men, by the word of your lips 
	    I have kept from the paths of the violent.
17:5  My steps have held fast to your paths.
	    My feet have not slipped [deviated] from them. 
17:6  I have called upon you, for you will answer me, O God; 
	   Incline Your ear to me, hear my word.
17:7  Accomplish wonderful deeds of your lovingkindness
		One who delivers those who take refuge from adversaries 			by 	your right hand [protection] 
17:8  Keep me as you would the pupil of your eye;
		Hide me in the shadow of your wings!
17:9  From the wicked who would destroy me, 
		my enemies with my life surround me.
17:10  They have closed up their calloused hearts,
	  	with their mouth they speak arrogantly.
17:11 They have now surrounded us in our steps;
	      they set their eyes [intend] to cast us down to the 		ground.
17:12  He is like a lion that is eager to tear its prey to parts,, 
		like a young lion lurking in hidden places [to ambush].
17:13  Rise up, LORD, confront him, bring him down;
	      Deliver my life from the wicked with your sword,
17:14  From men with your hand, O LORD, 
			from men in this world whose portion is in this life,
		And whose belly you fill with your treasure;
		They are satisfied with sons, 
		and leave their abundance to their little ones.
17:15  As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; 
		I will be satisfied when awake with your likeness.