Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalm 17

57 catchwords415 parallels

Psalm 17 . 1 , David , in confidence of his integrity , craves defence of God against his enemies; Psalm 17 . 10 , He shews their pride , craft , and eagerness; Psalm 17 . 13 , He prays against them in confidence of his hope.

Psalm 17:1

A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer—it comes from lips free of deceit.

Psalm 17:1 · BSB

the whole verse2 parallels

am 2942 , bc 1062 . Title

Psalm 86:1
Psalm 142:1 titles

Hear5 parallels

attend10 parallels

not out of feigned lips5 parallels

Heb. without lips of deceit

Reciprocal11 parallels

2 Chronicles 6:40 thine ears
2 Chronicles 20:15 Be not afraid
Psalm 5:1 Give
Psalm 55:1 Give
Psalm 86:6 General
Psalm 130:2 let thine ears
Proverbs 15:8 the prayer
Isaiah 29:13 Forasmuch
John 4:23 in truth
2 Timothy 1:5 unfeigned
2 Timothy 2:22 call

the right Heb. justice

Psalm 17:2

May my vindication come from Your presence; may Your eyes see what is right.

Psalm 17:2 · BSB

Let my4 parallels

things4 parallels

Reciprocal4 parallels

2 Chronicles 20:15 Be not afraid
Job 31:6 Let me be weighed in an even balance
Psalm 7:8 according
Psalm 71:2 in thy

Psalm 17:3

You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth.

Psalm 17:3 · BSB

proved9 parallels

thou hast7 parallels

shalt7 parallels

I am5 parallels

Reciprocal23 parallels

1 Samuel 12:5 in my hand
1 Samuel 20:12 O Lord
Job 10:7 Thou knowest
Job 31:6 Let me be weighed in an even balance
Job 34:36 My desire is that Job may be tried
Psalm 7:8 according
Psalm 7:9 for
Psalm 18:23 upright
Psalm 69:5 and my sins
Psalm 94:9 hear
Psalm 139:24 And see
Psalm 141:3 Set a watch
Psalm 142:3 then thou
Proverbs 5:21 General
Proverbs 24:12 doth not he that
Jeremiah 12:3 knowest
Jeremiah 15:15 thou
Jeremiah 20:12 that
Matthew 6:4 seeth
John 21:17 thou knowest that
1 Corinthians 8:3 is
2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine
1 Thessalonians 2:4 but God

Psalm 17:4

As for the deeds of men—by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.

Psalm 17:4 · BSB

works8 parallels

word9 parallels

destroyer2 parallels

1 Peter 5:8
Revelation 9:11 marg

Reciprocal8 parallels

Job 33:22 his life
Psalm 18:21 For I
Proverbs 2:12 deliver
Proverbs 6:22 General
John 8:23 Ye are from
Galatians 5:19 the works 1
John 4:5 are 1
John 5:18 keepeth

Psalm 17:5

My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.

Psalm 17:5 · BSB

Hold7 parallels

that3 parallels

Reciprocal14 parallels

2 Samuel 22:37 feet
Job 12:5 ready
Psalm 16:1 Preserve
Psalm 37:23 steps
Psalm 37:31 steps
Psalm 40:2 established
Psalm 51:12 uphold
Psalm 56:13 wilt
Psalm 73:2 steps
Psalm 140:4 overthrow
Proverbs 2:12 deliver
Matthew 26:33 yet
Luke 22:40 Pray
Romans 14:4 he shall

slip not Heb. be not moved

Psalm 17:6

I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.

Psalm 17:6 · BSB

I have4 parallels

incline5 parallels

Reciprocal2 parallels

Psalm 71:2 incline
Daniel 9:18 incline

Psalm 17:7

Show the wonders of Your loving devotion, You who save by Your right hand those who seek refuge from their foes.

Psalm 17:7 · BSB

Show5 parallels

savest9 parallels

etc. or , savest them which trust in thee , from those that rise up against thy right hand

by thy6 parallels

Reciprocal7 parallels

Psalm 3:1 many
Psalm 7:1 save
Psalm 18:30 a buckler
Psalm 18:35 right
Psalm 57:1 shadow
Psalm 138:7 and thy right
Daniel 9:18 incline

Psalm 17:8

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

Psalm 17:8 · BSB

apple3 parallels

hide9 parallels

Reciprocal11 parallels

Psalm 16:1 Preserve
Psalm 25:20 O
Psalm 31:15 deliver
Psalm 36:11 hand
Psalm 64:1 preserve
Psalm 71:4 out of the
Psalm 140:4 Keep me
Psalm 140:5 The proud
Isaiah 18:1 shadowing
Isaiah 26:20 hide
John 17:11 keep

Psalm 17:9

from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.

Psalm 17:9 · BSB

oppress me1 parallel

Heb. waste

1 Chronicles 17:9

deadly enemies5 parallels

Heb. enemies against the soul

Reciprocal9 parallels

1 Samuel 23:26 away
Psalm 13:2 enemy
Psalm 31:15 deliver
Psalm 64:1 preserve
Psalm 71:4 out of the
Psalm 124:6 who hath not
Psalm 140:4 Keep me
Psalm 143:3 the enemy
John 17:11 keep

Psalm 17:10

They have closed their callous hearts; their mouths speak with arrogance.

Psalm 17:10 · BSB

They are7 parallels

with10 parallels

Reciprocal9 parallels

Deuteronomy 31:20 waxen fat
Judges 3:29 lusty
Job 21:7 Wherefore
Job 21:24 His breasts
Psalm 18:27 bring
Psalm 73:4 firm
Isaiah 5:17 the waste
Isaiah 36:13 cried
James 3:5 so

Psalm 17:11

They have tracked us down, and now surround us; their eyes are set to cast us to the ground,

Psalm 17:11 · BSB

compassed5 parallels

set3 parallels

Reciprocal1 parallel

Psalm 109:3 compassed

Psalm 17:12

like a lion greedy for prey, like a young lion lurking in ambush.

Psalm 17:12 · BSB

Like4 parallels

etc. Heb. The likeness of him . that is , of every one of them is as a lion that desireth to ravin

Reciprocal7 parallels

Numbers 23:24 as a great
Psalm 10:9 He lieth
Psalm 57:4 among
Psalm 58:6 young
Proverbs 1:11 let us lurk
Lamentations 3:10 in secret
Nahum 2:12 and filled

lurking Heb. sitting

Psalm 17:13

Arise, O LORD, confront them! Bring them to their knees; deliver me from the wicked by Your sword,

Psalm 17:13 · BSB

Arise6 parallels

which is1 parallel

or , by

Psalm 7:11-13

thy6 parallels

Reciprocal19 parallels

Leviticus 11:29 creeping things that creep
2 Samuel 20:1 a man
Psalm 5:10 let
Psalm 6:4 deliver
Psalm 18:27 bring
Psalm 22:20 soul
Psalm 31:15 deliver
Psalm 37:40 from
Psalm 57:4 among
Psalm 71:4 out of the
Psalm 95:2 come before his presence
Psalm 109:27 General
Isaiah 30:31 which smote
Isaiah 34:5 my sword
Jeremiah 47:6 thou sword
Ezekiel 21:3 will draw
Ezekiel 30:24 and put
Zephaniah 2:12 my
Revelation 6:4 and there

disappoint him Heb. prevent his face

Psalm 17:14

from such men, O LORD, by Your hand—from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children.

Psalm 17:14 · BSB

men of6 parallels

portion5 parallels

belly4 parallels

hid2 parallels

leave5 parallels

Reciprocal35 parallels

Genesis 25:6 gifts
Genesis 31:1 glory
Leviticus 11:20 General
Leviticus 11:29 creeping things that creep
Numbers 11:5 the fish
1 Samuel 25:2 man
Job 9:24 earth
Psalm 10:18 the man
Psalm 49:10 leave
Psalm 73:4 no
Psalm 73:7 have
Psalm 84:10 to dwell
Psalm 109:27 General
Proverbs 16:27 diggeth
Ecclesiastes 2:18 I should
Ecclesiastes 6:2 so
Isaiah 5:17 the waste
Isaiah 10:5 the rod
Isaiah 10:15 the ax
Isaiah 26:18 the inhabitants
Isaiah 30:31 which smote
Daniel 7:17 out
Matthew 6:32 after
Matthew 19:22 for
Mark 10:24 trust
Luke 12:13 Master
Luke 12:18 General
Luke 15:12 give
1 Corinthians 6:3 pertain
1 Corinthians 15:19 this
Ephesians 2:2 walked according
Philippians 3:19 who
Colossians 3:1 seek
1 Timothy 6:19 Laying
James 5:1 ye

which are or , by

they are full etc. or , their children are full

Psalm 17:15

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

Psalm 17:15 · BSB

As2 parallels

I will5 parallels

I shall10 parallels

I awake5 parallels

with5 parallels

Reciprocal30 parallels

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