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 fillest with Thy treasure; who have children in plenty, and leave their abundance to their babes.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 knoweth not among all these, that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?
Job 21:21For what pleasure hath he in his house after him? seeing the number of his months is determined.
Job 27:14If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword; and his offspring shall not have bread enough.
Psalms 49:17(49-18) For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; his wealth shall not descend after him.
Psalms 73:12Behold, such are the wicked; and they that are always at ease increase riches.
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 →