Psalms 17:8

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Psalms 17 is a prayer of David as he is surrounded by enemies who are like lions eager to tear their prey. He appeals to God to hear his just cause and to show his steadfast love by saving those who take refuge in him.

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Deuteronomy 32:10He found him in a desert land, in a barren, howling wilderness; He surrounded him, He instructed him, He guarded him as the apple of His eye.
Zechariah 2:8For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye—
Matthew 23:37O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!
Psalms 91:4He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings

World English Bible (WEB)

Keep me as the apple of your eye. Hide me under the shadow of your wings,

King James Version (KJV)

Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

American Standard Version (ASV)

Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Keep me as the light of your eyes, covering me with the shade of your wings,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Guárdame como lo negro de la niñeta del ojo, escóndeme con la sombra de tus alas,

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Protégeme como lo harías con la niña de tus ojos; escóndeme bajo la sombra de tus alas.

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Psalms 17:8

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