Psalms 17:11
They have cast me forth and now they have surrounded me: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
In Context
10they have shut up their fat: their mouth hath spoken proudly.
12They have taken me, as a lion prepared for the prey; and as a young lion dwelling in secret places.
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:2And when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, they told him, saying: Behold, David is in the desert of Engaddi.
Psalms 88:17Thy wrath hath come upon me: and thy terrors have troubled me.
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 →