Psalms 17:13
Arise, O LORD, confront him, cast him down; deliver my soul from the wicked, by Thy sword;
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
In Context
12He is like a lion that is eager to tear in pieces, and like a young lion lurking in secret places.
Cross References
Psalms 7:6(7-7) Arise, O LORD, in Thine anger, lift up Thyself in indignation against mine adversaries; yea, awake for me at the judgment which Thou hast commanded.
Psalms 10:12Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up Thy hand; forget not the humble.
Psalms 44:23(44-24) Awake, why sleepest Thou, O Lord? Arouse Thyself, cast not off for ever.
Psalms 94:16Who will rise up for me against the evil-doers? Who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?
Isaiah 10:5O Asshur, the rod of Mine anger, in whose hand as a staff is Mine indignation!
Isaiah 13:5They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, even the LORD, and the weapons of His indignation, to destroy the whole earth.
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 →