Scripture Reading

Ps.17.13-Ps.17.15

Ps.17.13-Ps.17.15

Ps.17.13

Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:

Ps.17.13

Up, GOD: beard them! break them! By your sword, free me from their clutches;

Ps.17.13

Rise up, O LORD, confront them, bring them down; rescue me from the wicked by your sword.

Ps.17.13

Arise, O LORD, Confront him, cast him down; Deliver my life from the wicked with Your sword,

Ps.17.13

Arise, O LORD! Stand against them and bring them to their knees! Rescue me from the wicked with your sword!

Ps.17.14

From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.

Ps.17.14

Barehanded, GOD, break these mortals, these flat--earth people who can't think beyond today. I'd like to see their bellies swollen with famine food, The weeds they've sown harvested and baked into famine bread, With second helpings for their children and crusts for their babies to chew on.

Ps.17.14

O LORD, by your hand save me from such men, from men of this world whose reward is in this life. You still the hunger of those you cherish; their sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children.

Ps.17.14

With Your hand from men, O LORD, From men of the world who have their portion in this life, And whose belly You fill with Your hidden treasure. They are satisfied with children, And leave the rest of their possession for their babes.

Ps.17.14

Save me by your mighty hand, O LORD, from those whose only concern is earthly gain. May they have their punishment in full. May their children inherit more of the same, and may the judgment continue to their children's children.

Ps.17.15

As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

Ps.17.15

And me? I plan on looking you full in the face. When I get up, I'll see your full stature and live heaven on earth. A David song, which he sang to God after being saved from all his enemies and from Saul.

Ps.17.15

And I-in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.

Ps.17.15

As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.

Ps.17.15

But because I have done what is right, I will see you. When I awake, I will be fully satisfied, for I will see you face to face.