Psalms 17
American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)
6 Ref I have called upon thee, for thou wilt answer me, O God: Incline thine ear unto me, `and' hear my speech.
7 Ref Show thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them that take refuge `in thee 'From those that rise up `against them'.
8 Ref Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
9 Ref From the wicked that oppress me, My deadly enemies, that compass me about.
10 Ref They are inclosed in their own fat: With their mouth they speak proudly.
World English Bible (WEB)
6 Ref I have called on you, for you will answer me, God: Turn your ear to me. Hear my speech.
7 Ref Show your marvelous loving kindness, You who save those who take refuge by your right hand from their enemies.
8 Ref Keep me as the apple of your eye; Hide me under the shadow of your wings,
9 Ref From the wicked who oppress me, My deadly enemies, who surround me.
10 Ref They close up their callous hearts. With their mouth they speak proudly.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
6 Ref My cry has gone up to you, for you will give me an answer, O God: let your ear be turned to me, and give attention to my words.
7 Ref Make clear the wonder of your mercy, O saviour of those who put their faith in your right hand, from those who come out against them.
8 Ref Keep me as the light of your eyes, covering me with the shade of your wings,
9 Ref From the evil-doers who are violent to me, and from those who are round me, desiring my death.
10 Ref They are shut up in their fat: with their mouths they say words of pride.