Psalms 17:14
from men by thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world whose portion is in [this] life, and whose belly thou fill with thy treasure. They are satisfied with sons, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
13Arise, O LORD, confront him. Cast him down. Deliver my soul from the wicked by thy sword,
Cross References
Job 12:9Who does not know in all these, that the hand of LORD has wrought this,
Job 21:21For what does he care for his house after him when the number of his months is cut off?
Job 27:14If his sons be multiplied, it is for the sword. And his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.
Psalms 49:17For when he dies he shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him.
Psalms 73:12Behold, these are the wicked, and those who always prosper. They have possessed wealth.
Matthew 13:44Again the kingdom of the heavens is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man having found, he hid. And from the joy of it, he goes and sells all, as many things as he has, and buys that field.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 17:9-15
Prayer for Protecting Mercy; Character of David's Enemies. 8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, 9 From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about. 10 They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly. 11 They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth; 12 Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places. 13 Arise, O Lord , disappoint him,… Read the whole commentary →