Psalms 17:10
They have closed their hearts to pity, the words of their mouths are haughty.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.
In Context
9From wicked people who do me violence, from deadly foes who crowd around me.
11Now they dog us at every step, keenly watching, to hurl us to the ground,
Cross References
Psalms 31:18Strike the false lips dumb, that speak proudly against the righteous with haughtiness and contempt.
Psalms 119:70Their heart is gross like fat, but I delight in your law.
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 →