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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
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
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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Psalms 17:1
"Hear, LORD, my righteous plea. Give ear to my prayer that doesn’t go out of deceitful lips."
Psalms 17:2
"Let my sentence come out of your presence. Let your eyes look on equity."
Psalms 17:4
"As for the deeds of men, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent."
Psalms 17:5
"My steps have held fast to your paths. My feet have not slipped."
Psalms 17:6
"I have called on you, for you will answer me, God. Turn your ear to me. Hear my speech."
Psalms 17:7
"Show your marvelous loving kindness, you who save those who take refuge by your right hand from their enemies."
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