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1 - BOOK I Blessed is the one who obeys the law o...

2 - Why do the nations plan evil together? Why do...

3 - A psalm of David when he ran away from his so...

4 - For the director of music. A psalm of David t...

5 - For the director of music. A psalm of David t...

6 - For the director of music. For sheminith. A p...

7 - A shiggaion of David. He sang it to the Lord ...

8 - For the director of music. For gittith. A psa...

9 - For the director of music. A psalm of David t...

10 - Lord, why are you so far away? Why do you hid...

11 - For the director of music. A psalm of David. ...

12 - For the director of music. For sheminith. A p...

13 - For the director of music. A psalm of David. ...

14 - For the director of music. A psalm of David. ...

15 - A psalm of David. Lord, who can live in your ...

16 - A miktam of David. God, keep me safe. I go to...

17 - A prayer of David. Lord, hear me when I ask y...

18 - I love you, Lord. You give me strength....

19 - For the director of music. A psalm of David. ...

20 - For the director of music. A psalm of David. ...

21 - For the director of music. A psalm of David. ...

22 - For the director of music. A psalm of David t...

23 - A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd. He...

24 - A psalm of David. The earth belongs to the Lo...

25 - A psalm of David. Lord, I worship you....

26 - A psalm of David. Lord, when you hand down yo...

27 - A psalm of David. The Lord gives me light and...

28 - A psalm of David. Lord, my Rock, I call out t...

29 - A psalm of David. Praise the Lord, you mighty...

30 - A psalm of David. A song for committing the c...

31 - For the director of music. A psalm of David. ...

32 - A maskil of David. Blessed is the one whose l...

33 - You who are godly, sing with joy to the Lord....

34 - A psalm of David when he was in front of Abim...

35 - A psalm of David. Lord, stand up against thos...

36 - For the director of music. A psalm of David, ...

37 - A psalm of David. Don't be upset because of s...

38 - A psalm of David. A prayer. Lord, don't corre...

39 - For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A ps...

40 - For the director of music. A psalm of David. ...

41 - For the director of music. A psalm of David. ...

42 - BOOK II A deer longs for streams of water. Go...

43 - God, when you hand down your decision, let it...

44 - For the director of music. A maskil of the So...

45 - For the director of music. A maskil of the So...

46 - For the director of music. A song of the Sons...

47 - For the director of music. A psalm of the Son...

48 - A song. A psalm of the Sons of Korah. The Lor...

49 - For the director of music. A psalm of the Son...

50 - A psalm of Asaph. The Mighty One, God, the Lo...

51 - For the director of music. A psalm of David w...

52 - For the director of music. A maskil of David ...

53 - For the director of music. For mahalath. A ma...

54 - For the director of music. To be played on st...

55 - For the director of music. A maskil of David ...

56 - For the director of music. A miktam of David ...

57 - For the director of music. A miktam of David ...

58 - For the director of music. A miktam of David ...

59 - For the director of music. A miktam of David ...

60 - God, you have turned away from us. You have a...

61 - For the director of music. A psalm of David t...

62 - For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A ps...

63 - A psalm of David when he was in the Desert of...

64 - For the director of music. A psalm of David. ...

65 - For the director of music. A psalm of David. ...

66 - For the director of music. A song. A psalm. S...

67 - For the director of music. A psalm. A song to...

68 - For the director of music. A psalm of David. ...

69 - For the director of music. A psalm of David t...

70 - For the director of music. A prayer of David....

71 - Lord, I have gone to you for safety. Let me n...

72 - A psalm of Solomon. God, give the king the ab...

73 - BOOK III God is truly good to Israel. He is g...

74 - A maskil of Asaph. God, why have you turned y...

75 - For the director of music. A psalm of Asaph. ...

76 - For the director of music. A psalm of Asaph. ...

77 - For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A ps...

78 - A maskil of Asaph. My people, listen to my te...

79 - A psalm of Asaph. God, an army from the natio...

80 - For the director of music. A psalm of Asaph t...

81 - For the director of music. For gittith. A psa...

82 - A psalm of Asaph. God takes his place at the ...

83 - A song. A psalm of Asaph. God, don't keep sil...

84 - For the director of music. For gittith. A psa...

85 - For the director of music. A psalm of the Son...

86 - A prayer of David. Lord, hear me and answer m...

87 - A psalm of the Sons of Korah. A song. The Lor...

88 - For the director of music. For mahalath leann...

89 - A maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. Lord, I will ...

90 - BOOK IV Lord, from the very beginning you hav...

91 - The person who rests in the shadow of the Mos...

92 - A psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. Lord, it...

93 - The Lord rules. He puts on majesty as if it w...

94 - Lord, you are the God who punishes. Since you...

95 - Come, let us sing with joy to the Lord. Let u...

96 - Sing a new song to the Lord. All you people o...

97 - The Lord rules. Let the earth be glad. Let co...

98 - A psalm. Sing a new song to the Lord. He has ...

99 - The Lord rules. Let the nations tremble. He s...

100 - A psalm for giving thanks. Shout to the Lord ...

101 - A psalm of David. I will sing about your love...

102 - A prayer of a suffering man when he is weak a...

103 - A psalm of David. I will praise the Lord. Dee...

104 - I will praise the Lord. Lord my God, you are ...

105 - Give thanks to the Lord. Worship him. Tell th...

106 - Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, bec...

107 - BOOK V Give thanks to the Lord, because he is...

108 - A song. A psalm of David. God, my heart feels...

109 - For the director of music. A psalm of David. ...

110 - A psalm of David. The Lord says to my Lord, "...

111 - Praise the Lord. I will praise the Lord with ...

112 - Praise the Lord. Blessed is the one who has r...

113 - Praise the Lord. Praise him, you who serve th...

114 - The people of Israel came out of Egypt. The p...

115 - Lord, may glory be given to you, not to us. Y...

116 - I love the Lord, because he heard my voice. H...

117 - All you nations, praise the Lord. All you peo...

118 - Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good. ...

119 - Aleph Blessed are those who live without blam...

120 - A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to wo...

121 - A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to wo...

122 - A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to wo...

123 - A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to wo...

124 - A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to wo...

125 - A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to wo...

126 - A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to wo...

127 - A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to wo...

128 - A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to wo...

129 - A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to wo...

130 - A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to wo...

131 - A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to wo...

132 - A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to wo...

133 - A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to wo...

134 - A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to wo...

135 - Praise the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord....

136 - Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good. ...

137 - We were sitting by the rivers of Babylon. We ...

138 - A psalm of David. Lord, I will praise you wit...

139 - For the director of music. A psalm of David. ...

140 - For the director of music. A psalm of David. ...

141 - A psalm of David. Lord, I call out to you. Co...

142 - A prayer of David when he was in the cave. A ...

143 - A psalm of David. Lord, hear my prayer. Liste...

144 - A psalm of David. Give praise to the Lord. He...

145 - A psalm of praise. A psalm of David. I will h...

146 - Praise the Lord. I will praise the Lord....

147 - Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing prais...

148 - Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the hea...

149 - Praise the Lord. Sing a new song to the Lord....

150 - Praise the Lord. Praise God in his holy templ...

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Psalm 17

1 A prayer of David. Lord, hear me when I ask you to treat me fairly. Listen to my cry for help. Hear my prayer. It doesn't come from lips that tell lies.

2 When you hand down your sentence, may it be in my favor. May your eyes see what is right.

3 Look deep down into my heart. Study me carefully at night. Put me to the test. You won't find anything wrong. I have made up my mind that my mouth won't say sinful things.

4 I don't do the things other people do. By obeying your word I have kept myself from acting like those who try to hurt others.

5 My steps have stayed on your paths. My feet have not slipped.

6 God, I call out to you because you will answer me. Listen to me. Hear my prayer.

7 Show the wonder of your great love. By using your powerful right hand, you save those who go to you for safety from their enemies.

8 Take good care of me, just as you would take care of your own eyes. Hide me in the shadow of your wings.

9 Save me from the sinful people who attack me. Save me from my deadly enemies who are all around me.

10 They make their hearts hard and stubborn. Their mouths speak with pride.

11 They have tracked me down. They are all around me. Their eyes watch for a chance to throw me to the ground.

12 They are like a hungry lion, waiting to attack. They are like a powerful lion, hiding in the bushes.

13 Lord, rise up. Oppose them and bring them down. With your sword, save me from those evil people.

14 Lord, by your power save me from people like that. They belong to this world. They get their reward in this life. You satisfy the hunger of those you love. Their children have plenty. And those children store up wealth for their children.

Summary of Psalm 17

Psalm 17 is a prayer for justice, protection, guidance, and deliverance from hostile enemies, while also presenting a strong contrast between people who place their confidence in temporary worldly success and a person whose deepest hope is found in God's presence. Traditionally associated with David and the 10th century BC, the psalm presents someone who believes that he is being unfairly pursued and therefore brings his case directly before God, asking the divine Judge to examine his heart, recognize his integrity, protect him from violence, and ultimately demonstrate that righteousness and trust in God provide a greater security than anything temporary circumstances can offer.

The chapter begins with an appeal for God to hear David's prayer and examine his situation fairly. David does not simply ask for victory; he asks for his case to be evaluated by God, demonstrating that he wants divine judgment rather than merely personal revenge. He describes his inner life as something God can examine, emphasizing that true character exists beneath outward appearances and that God understands motives, intentions, and decisions more completely than other people can.

David maintains that he has deliberately resisted destructive behavior and attempted to remain on a faithful path, while recognizing that continued obedience requires God's help. His request for God to establish his steps shows that righteousness is not presented as effortless perfection but as a direction that must be maintained with divine assistance.

The prayer then becomes increasingly focused on protection. David asks God to demonstrate His steadfast love by guarding those who trust Him and uses intimate imagery of being protected under God's care, communicating both vulnerability and confidence. He is surrounded by violent and arrogant opponents who actively seek his downfall, and the language of predators emphasizes the seriousness of the danger.

David therefore asks God to confront the wicked and prevent them from accomplishing their intentions.

The chapter also contrasts David's enemies with his own priorities. His opponents appear focused upon material prosperity, temporary advantages, and the continuation of their wealth through their families, while David looks beyond these temporary benefits toward something much greater: the presence of God.

This contrast provides the chapter's most important conclusion.

The enemies may possess power, wealth, influence, and family security, but David believes that these things cannot provide the deepest form of satisfaction. His ultimate hope is to experience God's presence and find lasting fulfillment there.

The historical setting of the 10th century BC provides a natural background for the psalm's references to enemies, pursuit, violence, political conflict, and divine protection, while its wider development within Israelite prayer traditions from approximately the 10th–5th centuries BC demonstrates how personal struggles could be expressed through direct appeals to God as Judge and Protector.

The chapter therefore moves from being falsely or unjustly threatened toward confidence in divine justice, without pretending that danger is insignificant or that human enemies are harmless. David acknowledges the reality of his circumstances while refusing to make those circumstances the foundation of his hope.

New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Psalm 17

Summary of Psalm 17

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