🎵WEB · Psalms 17:6

What does Psalms 17:6 mean?

"I have called on you, for you will answer me, God. Turn your ear to me. Hear my speech."

— Psalms 17:6 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

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You have proved my heart. You have visited me in the night. You have tried me, and found nothing. I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey.

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As for the deeds of men, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.

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My steps have held fast to your paths. My feet have not slipped.

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I have called on you, for you will answer me, God. Turn your ear to me. Hear my speech.

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Show your marvelous loving kindness, you who save those who take refuge by your right hand from their enemies.

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Keep me as the apple of your eye. Hide me under the shadow of your wings,

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from the wicked who oppress me, my deadly enemies, who surround me.

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