Thematic Bible

Psalm 17:1

A Prayer of David.
Hear a just cause, O Lord, give heed to my cry;
Give ear to my prayer, which is not from deceitful lips.

Psalm 17:2

Let my judgment come forth from Your presence;
Let Your eyes look with equity.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 17:3

You have tried my heart;
You have visited me by night;
You have tested me and You find nothing;
I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.

Psalm 17:4

As for the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips
I have kept from the paths of the violent.

Psalm 17:5

My steps have held fast to Your paths.
My feet have not slipped.

Psalm 17:6

I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God;
Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech.

Psalm 17:7

Wondrously show Your lovingkindness,
O Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand
From those who rise up against them.

Psalm 17:8

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

Psalm 17:9

From the wicked who despoil me,
My deadly enemies who surround me.

Psalm 17:10

They have closed their unfeeling heart,
With their mouth they speak proudly.

Psalm 17:11

They have now surrounded us in our steps;
They set their eyes to cast us down to the ground.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 17:12

He is like a lion that is eager to tear,
And as a young lion lurking in hiding places.

Psalm 17:13

Arise, O Lord, confront him, bring him low;
Deliver my soul from the wicked with Your sword,

Psalm 17:14

From men with Your hand, O Lord,
From men of the world, whose portion is in this life,
And whose belly You fill with Your treasure;
They are satisfied with children,
And leave their abundance to their babes.

Psalm 17:15

As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness;
I will be satisfied with Your likeness when I awake.