Page 27 - Your Extravagant Kindness

Psalm 17

Holy One, hear me,
listen to my plea. Hear this prayer
as it forms on my lips:
you alone are my righteousness.

Help me to see as you see, help me
to see and discern …

As you visit me in the night
examine my mind;
allow me to hold steadfast in silence

unless you command me to speak.

I have seen the fate of those

who journey away from you,
ignoring your commands.

My feet seek your path,

don't let me falter on the way.

My God, I call on you,

trusting you to answer me;
incline your ear to me,
hear my words.

You demonstrate your faithfulness

with wondrous deeds; Your right hand
saves those who are afflicted.

Guard me as if I brought delight to your eyes,
shelter me within your embrace,
guard me from destruction, from that
which would encircle me with mortal danger.