Psalms 17:11

And he mounted on cherubs and flew: 1 He flew on the wings of winds. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;

In Context

10And he bowed the heaven, and came down: 1 And thick darkness was under his feet. 1

12And he made darkness his secret place: 1 Round about him was his tabernacle, 1 Even dark water in the clouds of the air. 1

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Cross References

1 Samuel 24:2And it came to pass when Saul returned from pursuing after the Philistines, that it was reported to him, saying, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.

Psalms 88:17And in thy name shall they rejoice all the day: 1 And in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. 1

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 →

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