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Psalm 17:8

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Protect me as you would your very own eyes; hide me in the shadow of your wings.

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(A special psalm by David.) Protect me, LORD God! I run to you for safety,

Your love is a treasure, and everyone finds shelter in the shadow of your wings.

You give your guests a feast in your house, and you serve a tasty drink that flows like a river.

(For the music leader. To the tune "Don't Destroy." A special psalm by David when he was in the cave while running from Saul.) God Most High, have pity on me! Have mercy. I run to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings, I seek protection till danger dies down.

I pray to you, my protector.

Let me live with you forever and find protection under your wings, my God.

You heard my promises, and you have blessed me, just as you bless everyone who worships you.

You have helped me, and I sing happy songs in the shadow of your wings.

Live under the protection of God Most High and stay in the shadow of God All-Powerful.

He will spread his wings over you and keep you secure. His faithfulness is like a shield or a city wall.

Obey me, and you will live! Let my instructions be your greatest treasure.

Then the glorious LORD All-Powerful ordered me to say to the nations that had raided and robbed Zion: Zion is as precious to the LORD as are his eyes. Whatever you do to Zion, you do to him.

Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed the prophets and have stoned the messengers who were sent to you. I have often wanted to gather your people, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you wouldn't let me.

Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed the prophets and have stoned the messengers who were sent to you. I have often wanted to gather your people, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you wouldn't let me.

Israel, the LORD discovered you in a barren desert filled with howling winds. God became your fortress, protecting you as though you were his own eyes.

I pray that the LORD God of Israel will reward you for what you have done. And now that you have come to him for protection, I pray that he will bless you."




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