Psalms 17
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
6 Ref I -- I called Thee, for Thou dost answer me, O God, incline Thine ear to me, hear my speech.
7 Ref Separate wonderfully Thy kindness, O Saviour of the confiding, By Thy right hand, from withstanders.
8 Ref Keep me as the apple, the daughter of the eye; In shadow of Thy wings thou dost hide me.
9 Ref From the face of the wicked who spoiled me. Mine enemies in soul go round against me.
10 Ref Their fat they have closed up, Their mouths have spoken with pride:
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.