Psalm 17 – NIRV & CST

New International Reader’s Version

Psalm 17:1-15

Psalm 17

A prayer of David.

1Lord, hear me, because I ask for what is right.

Listen to my cry for help.

Hear my prayer.

It doesn’t come from lips that tell lies.

2When you hand down your sentence, may it be in my favor.

May your eyes see what is right.

3Look deep down into my heart.

Study me carefully at night and test me.

You won’t find anything wrong.

I have planned nothing evil.

My mouth has not said sinful things.

4Though evil people tried to pay me to do wrong,

I have not done what they wanted.

Instead I have done what you commanded.

5My steps have stayed on your paths.

My feet have not slipped.

6My God, I call out to you because you will answer me.

Listen to me. Hear my prayer.

7Show me the wonders of your great love.

By using your great power,

you save those who go to you for safety from their enemies.

8Take good care of me, just as you would take care of your own eyes.

Hide me in the shadow of your wings.

9Save me from the sinful people who want to destroy me.

Save me from my deadly enemies who are all around me.

10They make their hearts hard and stubborn.

Their mouths speak with pride.

11They have tracked me down. They are all around me.

Their eyes watch for a chance to throw me to the ground.

12They are like a hungry lion, waiting to attack.

They are like a powerful lion, hiding in the bushes.

13Lord, rise up. Oppose them and bring them down.

With your sword, save me from those evil people.

14Lord, by your power save me from people like that.

They belong to this world. They get their reward in this life.

May what you have stored up for evil people fill their bellies.

May their children’s stomachs be filled with it.

And may there even be leftovers for their little ones.

15You will show that I am right; I will enjoy your blessing.

When I wake up, I will be satisfied because I will see you.

Nueva Versión Internacional (Castilian)

Salmo 17:1-15

Salmo 17

Oración de David.

1Señor, oye mi justo ruego;

escucha mi clamor;

presta oído a mi oración,

pues no sale de labios engañosos.

2Sé tú mi defensor,

pues tus ojos ven lo que es justo.

3Tú escudriñas mi corazón,

tú me examinas por las noches;

¡ponme, pues, a prueba,

que no hallarás en mí maldad alguna!

¡No pasarán por mis labios

4palabras como las de otra gente,

pues yo cumplo con tu palabra!

Del camino de la violencia

5he apartado mis pasos;

mis pies están firmes en tus sendas.

6A ti clamo, oh Dios, porque tú me respondes;

inclina a mí tu oído, y escucha mi oración.

7Tú, que salvas con tu diestra

a los que buscan escapar de sus adversarios,

dame una muestra de tu gran amor.

8Cuídame como a la niña de tus ojos;

escóndeme, bajo la sombra de tus alas,

9de los malvados que me atacan,

de los enemigos que me han cercado.

10Han cerrado su insensible corazón,

y profieren insolencias con su boca.

11Vigilan de cerca mis pasos,

prestos a derribarme.

12Parecen leones ávidos de presa,

leones que yacen al acecho.

13¡Vamos, Señor, enfréntate a ellos!

¡Derrótalos!

¡Con tu espada rescátame de los malvados!

14¡Con tu mano, Señor, sálvame de estos mortales

que no tienen más herencia que esta vida!

Con tus tesoros les has llenado el vientre,

sus hijos han tenido abundancia,

y hasta ha sobrado para sus descendientes.

15Pero yo en justicia contemplaré tu rostro;

me bastará con verte cuando despierte.