Psalms 17:14
From these men—thy hand—O Lord, from the men of this world, whose portion is in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hidden treasure: they have children in plenty, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
In Context
13Arise, O Lord, prevent him, cast him down; deliver my soul from the wicked, who is thy sword,—
Cross References
Job 12:9Who knoweth not through all these that the hand of the Lord hath wrought this?
Job 21:21For what care hath he for his household after him, when the number of his months is all apportioned to him?
Job 27:14If his children be multiplied, it is only for the sword; and his offspring will not be satisfied with bread.
Psalms 49:17(49:18) For when he dieth he can take nothing away; his glory will not descend after him.
Psalms 73:12Behold, these are the wicked; and yet prospering continually they increase in wealth.
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 →