Psalms 17:6

As for me, I call upon Thee, for Thou wilt answer me, O God; incline Thine ear unto me, hear my speech.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.

In Context

5My steps have held fast to Thy paths, my feet have not slipped.

7Make passing great Thy mercies, O Thou that savest by Thy right hand from assailants them that take refuge in Thee.

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Cross References

Psalms 4:4(4-5) Tremble, and sin not; commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah

Psalms 55:16(55-17) As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.

Psalms 86:7In the day of my trouble I call upon Thee; for Thou wilt answer me.

Psalms 116:2Because He hath inclined His ear unto me, therefore will I call upon Him all my days.

Isaiah 37:20Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that Thou art the LORD, even Thou only.'

Matthew Henry on Psalms 17:2-8

Sincere and Importunate Prayer. 1 Hear the right, O Lord , attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. 2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal. 3 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress. 4 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer. 5 Hold up my goings… Read the whole commentary →

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