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See also Psalms 17 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This psalm is entitled “A Prayer of David.” By whom the title was prefixed to it, is not known; but there can be no doubt of its appropriateness. It is, throughout, a prayer - fervent, earnest, believ...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    The Psalmist and his companions (Psalms 17:11) are beset by proud and pitiless enemies, bent upon their destruction. One among them is conspicuous for the virulence of his hostility (Psalms 17:12). Su...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XVII. For the general scope of this psalm, compare Introduction to Psalms 16; for particular points of resemblance, compare Psalms 17:8 with Psalms 16:1; Psalms 1

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 17 A PRAYER OF DAVID. This prayer was put up by David either in his own person, on his own account, praying to God for the vindication of his cause, and for salvation and delive...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2944. B.C. 1060._ David, being in great distress and danger by the malice of his enemies, addresses himself by prayer to God, his tried refuge, and seeks help and protection from him. He appeal...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * David's integrity. (1-7) The character of his enemies. His hope of happiness. (8-15)...

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