17 Lord, hear a just cause;^(A)
pay attention to my cry;
listen to my prayer –
from lips free of deceit.^(B)

² May my prayer reach your presence;
listen to my cry.^(A)

⁶ Listen to my cry,
for I am very weak.^(A)
Rescue me from those who pursue me,
for they are too strong for me.^(B)