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Psalms 17:3 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" 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. "

Psalms 17:3

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1 Hear, LORD, my righteous plea. Give ear to my prayer that doesn’t go out of deceitful lips.

2 Let my sentence come out of your presence. Let your eyes look on equity.

3 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.

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

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

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