What does Psalms 17:9-19 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse.
From the wicked that oppressc me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.
They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
Liked as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
Arise, O LORD, disappointe him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
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.
As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.