Corporate Prayer Psalm 17

 

Baruch Ata YHVH, Elohey Yisrael, Avi.nu

(Bless You, YHVH - Elohim of Israel, our Father)

 

Hear a just cause, O YHVH - El Shofet (Judge), attend to our cry, give ear to our prayer, which is not from deceitful lips.  Let our vindication come from Your presence and let Your eyes look on the things that are upright.  For You have tested our hearts.  You have visited us in the night.  You have tried us and have found nothing, for we have purposed that our mouths shall not transgress.

 

By the word of Your lips, Abba, we have kept away from the paths of the destroyer and from the works of men.  We have called upon You, for You will hear us, O El Yeshua’tey’nu (our Salvation), incline Your ear to us, and hear our speech, uphold our steps in Your paths that our feet may not slip.

 

Because we put our trust in You, Abba, show us Your marvelous lovingkindness. Through Y’min’cha (Your Right Hand), Abba, Yeshua’tey’nu (our Salvation), You have saved us from those who rise up against us, from the wicked who oppress us, from our deadly enemies who surround us.  They have closed up their fat hearts and with their mouths they speak proudly. They have now surrounded us in our steps.  They have set their eyes upon us, crouching down to the earth, just as a lion is eager to tear his prey, and like a young lion lurking in secret places.

 

Arise, Elohey Tzva’ot (God of the Armies), confront him, cast him down and deliver our life from the wicked.  With Your sword in Your hand, O M’gee’ney’nu (our Protector/Shield), deliver us 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 possessions for their babes.

 

But as for us, Abba, keep us as the apple of Your eye, hide us under the shadow of Your wings, El Elyon (God Most High).  For we will see Your face in righteousness; and we shall be satisfied when we awake with Your likeness.

 

Hallelu-Yah!!!  For You YHVH are Elohim.  You are Elohey Yisrael, Elohey Avraham, Yitzchak and Ya’acov.  Avi’nu the Almighty reigns!