Psalms 17

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 17 of 150

¹ A Prayer of David. O Jehovah, hear righteousness; listen to my cry; give ear to my prayer, for it is not in lips of deceit.

² Let my judgment go out from Your face; Your eyes see uprightly.

³ You will test my heart; You will visit in the night; You will refine me; You will find nothing; my thoughts do not pass my mouth.

Chapter Summary

David craves defense of Jehovah against his enemies. He shows their pride and craft. A Prayer of David.

תְּפִלָּה prayer H8605 · TWOT 1776a

צֶ֫דֶק righteousness H6664 · TWOT 1879a

בָּחַן test, try H974 · TWOT 230

חֶ֫סֶד loving-kindness H2617 · TWOT 698a

חָסָה seek refuge H2620 · TWOT 700

רָשָׁע the wicked H7563 · TWOT 2222b

David

Israel's king, the psalm's speaker, pleading his integrity and crying to Jehovah for deliverance from his enemies

Nighttime Testing

Jehovah visits and refines David's heart in the night, finding no deceit in his thoughts or lips.

Psalms 17:1-3

Encircled by Lions

Enemies acting like young lions encircle David, prompting him to ask Jehovah to arise and deliver him by the sword.

Psalms 17:11-13

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