Psalms 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.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
13Arise, O LORD, confront them! Bring them to their knees; deliver me from the wicked by Your sword,
Cross References
Job 12:9Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this?
Job 21:21For what does he care about his household after him, when the number of his months has run out?
Job 27:14Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; and his offspring will never have enough food.
Psalms 49:17For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.
Psalms 73:12Behold, these are the wicked— always carefree as they increase their wealth.
Matthew 13:44The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought 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 →