Psalm 17:13-15   New International Version   13 Rise up, Lord, confront them, bring them down;     with your sword rescue me from the wicked. 14 By your hand save me from such people, Lord,     from those of this world whose reward is in this life. May what you have...

Psalm 17:9-12   New International Version   9 from the wicked who are out to destroy me,     from my mortal enemies who surround me. 10 They close up their callous hearts,     and their mouths speak with arrogance. 11 They have tracked me down, they now surround me,...

Psalm 17:8   New International Version   8 Keep me as the apple of your eye;     hide me in the shadow of your wings God protects you. Even when you go through troubles, he protects you. There is no promise that life will be easy, but there is a promise that God's...

Psalm 17:4-7 New International Version 4 Though people tried to bribe me,     I have kept myself from the ways of the violent     through what your lips have commanded. 5 My steps have held to your paths;     my feet have not stumbled. 6 I call on you, my God, for you...

Psalm 17:3   New International Version   3 Though you probe my heart,     though you examine me at night and test me, you will find that I have planned no evil;     my mouth has not transgressed. David was not saying he was sinless. David knew his relationship with...

Psalm 16:10   New International Version     10 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,     nor will you let your faithful one see decay. You, as a believer, can state confidently that God will not leave you in the grave. Do not fear death. You can be...