Psalms 17:9
From the wicked who assault me, From my deadly enemies who compass me about!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
In Context
8Guard me as the apple of the eye; Hide me under the shadow of thy wings
10They shut up their hard heart; With their mouth they speak haughtily.
Cross References
Psalms 31:20Thou hidest them in the secret place of thy presence from the machinations of men; Thou shelterest them in thy pavilion from the violence of tongues.
Psalms 35:7For without cause they have laid for me a snare; Without cause they have digged for me a pit.
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 →