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Psalms 17:6

PrayerGod's faithfulness

4 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.

5 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.

I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.

7 Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.

8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

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BSB
I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.
KJV
I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
WEB
I have called on you, for you will answer me, God. Turn your ear to me. Hear my speech.
ASV
I have called upon thee, for thou wilt answer me, O God: Incline thine ear unto me, [and] hear my speech.
DARBY
I have called upon thee, for thou answerest me, O God. Incline thine ear unto me, hear my speech.
BLB
I call on You, for You will answer me, O God! Incline Your ear to me; hear my word.
ÅB
Jeg roper til deg, for du svarer meg,
Gud! Bøy ditt øre til meg, hør mitt ord!
OTB
Jeg har kalt på deg, for du vil svare meg, Gud;
Bøy ditt øre til meg, hør mine ord.
B1930
Jeg roper til dig, for du svarer mig, Gud! Bøi ditt øre til mig, hør mitt ord!

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