Psalm 17:1

New International Reader's Version

Lord, hear me, because I ask for what is right. Listen to my cry for help. Hear my prayer. It doesn’t come from lips that tell lies.

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:24

He knows that I am without blame. He knows I’ve kept myself from sinning.

2 Chronicles 7:15

Now my eyes will see them. My ears will pay attention to the prayers they offer in this place.

Nehemiah 1:6

Please pay careful attention to my prayer. See how your people are suffering. Please listen to me. I’m praying to you day and night. I’m praying for the people of Israel. We Israelites have committed sins against you. All of us admit it. I and my family have also sinned against you.

Job 16:17

But I haven’t harmed anyone. My prayers to God are pure.

Psalm 102:2

Don’t turn your face away from me when I’m in trouble. Pay attention to me. When I call out for help, answer me quickly.

Psalm 140:12

I know that the Lord makes sure that poor people are treated fairly. He stands up for those who are in need.

Psalm 142:1

I call out to the Lord. I pray to him for mercy.

Psalm 142:6

Listen to my cry. I am in great need. Save me from those who are chasing me. They are too strong for me.

Psalm 143:1

Lord, hear my prayer. Listen to my cry for mercy. You are faithful and right. Come and help me.

Psalm 145:18

The Lord is ready to help all those who call out to him. He helps those who really mean it when they call out to him.

Psalm 18:20

The Lord has been good to me because I do what is right. He has rewarded me because I lead a pure life.

Psalm 18:44

People from other lands bow down to me in fear. As soon as they hear me, they obey me.

Psalm 43:1

My God, when you hand down your decision, let it be in my favor. Stand up for me against an unfaithful nation. Save me from those lying and sinful people.

Psalm 5:2

My King and my God, hear me when I cry for help. I pray to you.

Psalm 54:4

But I know that God helps me. The Lord is the one who keeps me going.

Psalm 55:18

Even though many enemies are fighting against me, he brings me safely back from the battle.

Psalm 61:1

God, hear my cry for help. Listen to my prayer.

Psalm 61:2

From a place far away I call out to you. I call out as my heart gets weaker. Lead me to the safety of a rock that is high above me.

Psalm 66:19

But God has surely listened. He has heard my prayer.

Psalm 7:8

Lord, judge all people. Lord, show that I have done what is right. Most High God, remember that I am honest.

Psalm 84:9

God, may you be pleased with your anointed king. You appointed him to be like a shield that keeps us safe.

Psalm 86:1

Lord, hear me and answer me. I am poor and needy.

Psalm 86:6

Lord, hear my prayer. Listen to my cry for mercy.

Psalm 88:3

I have so many troubles I’m about to die.

Isaiah 29:13

The Lord says, “These people worship me only with their words. They honor me by what they say. But their hearts are far away from me. Their worship doesn’t mean anything to me. They teach nothing but human rules that they have been taught.

Jeremiah 3:10

In spite of all this, their sister nation Judah did not come back to me. They were not faithful to me either. They did not return with all their heart. They only pretended to,” announces the Lord.

Matthew 15:8

“ ‘These people honor me by what they say. But their hearts are far away from me.

John 1:47

Jesus saw Nathanael approaching. Here is what Jesus said about him. “He is a true Israelite. Nothing about him is false.”

1 John 3:21

Dear friends, if our hearts do not judge us, we can be bold with God.