Psalms 17:14
With your hand, O Lord, from men, even men of the world, whose heritage is in this life, and whom you make full with your secret wealth: they are full of children; after their death their offspring take the rest of their goods.
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13Up! Lord, come out against him, make him low, with your sword be my saviour from the evil-doer.
Cross References
Job 12:9Who does not see by all these that the hand of the Lord has done this?
Job 21:21For what interest has he in his house after him, when the number of his months is ended?
Job 27:14If his children are increased, it is for the sword; and his offspring have not enough bread.
Psalms 49:17\49:16\Have no fear when wealth comes to a man, and the glory of his house is increased;
Psalms 73:12Truly, such are the sinners; they do well at all times, and their wealth is increased.
Matthew 13:44The kingdom of heaven is like a secret store of wealth in a field, which a man came across and put back again; and in his joy he goes and gives all he has, to get 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 →