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.

שַׁדּ֑וּ deal violently with H7703 · TWOT 2331

רִנָּתִ֗ ringing cry H7440 · TWOT 2179c

פָּרִֽיץ violent one H6530 · TWOT 1826b

אֲ֭שֻׁרַ step H838 · TWOT 183d

הַֽט stretch out H5186 · TWOT 1352

Nighttime Testing

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

Encircled by Lions

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

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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