Today we continue our reading in the Old Testament book of Psalms in the Amplified Bible translation with Psalm chapter 17 from the Word of God.
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[00:00:04] Psalm 17 A Prayer of David Hear the just or righteous cause, O Lord. Listen to my loud piercing cry. Listen to my prayer that comes from guileless lips. Let my verdict of vindication come from your presence.
[00:00:29] May your eyes look with equity and behold things that are just. You have tried my heart. You have visited me in the night. You have tested me, and you find nothing evil in me. I intend that my mouth will not transgress. Concerning the deeds of men, by the word of your lips,
[00:00:56] I have kept away from the paths of the violent. My steps have held closely to your paths. My feet have not staggered. I have called upon you, for you, O God, will answer me. Incline your ear to me. Hear my speech. Wondrously show your marvelous and amazing loving kindness,
[00:01:25] O Savior of those who take refuge at your right hand from those who rise up against them. Keep me in your affectionate care. Protect me as the apple of your eye. Hide me in the protective shadow of your wings from the wicked who despoil and deal violently with me. My deadly enemies who surround me.
[00:01:55] They have closed their unfeeling hearts to kindness and compassion. With their mouths, they speak proudly and make presumptuous claims. They track us down and have now surrounded us in our steps. They set their eyes to force us to the ground. He is like a lion, eager to tear his prey,
[00:02:22] and like a young lion lurking in hiding places. Arise, O Lord. Confront him. Cast him down. Save my soul from the wicked with your sword. From men with your hand, O Lord. From men of the world, these moths of the night,
[00:02:46] whose portion of enjoyment is in this life idle and vain, and whose belly you fill with your treasure. They are satisfied with children, and they leave what they have left of wealth to their children. As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness.
[00:03:10] I will be fully satisfied when I awake to find myself seeing your likeness. Thank you for tuning in to the The Audio Bible Podcast today. This has been Psalm chapter 17 from the Word of God.