Psalm, 17

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Psalm 17 is a prayer of David where he requests God to hear and answer his call for protection against his enemies who are persecuting him unjustly. David expresses his faith in God’s justice and righteousness, and his confidence in being vindicated before his enemies. He seeks refuge in the shadow of God’s wings and asks for God’s guidance to avoid the ways of the wicked.

Psalm, 17

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2
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Bible version

A Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

1 {A Prayer of David.} Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.
2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal.
3 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
4 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.
5 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.
6 I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
7 Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.
8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
9 From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
10 They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.
11 They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
12 Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
13 Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
14 From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

Commentary

The psalm presents a vivid picture of David's trust in God during times of pain and suffering. He knew his enemies were plotting against him, but he found refuge in God's presence. This prayer teaches us to seek refuge in God when we are overwhelmed by the troubles of this world. It reminds us that God listens to our cries and is always willing to redeem those who put their trust in Him. This psalm also points to Jesus Christ, who is our ultimate refuge and deliverer from our enemies. We can rest in His love and protection, knowing that He has already overcome the world.

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FAQ

Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Psalm, chapter 17 it would take approximately 2 minutes to finish.

There are 15 verses in Psalm, chapter 17.