Psalms 17:13

Arise, Lord, face them and fell them. By your sword set me free from the wicked,

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Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:

In Context

12like a lion, longing to tear, like a young lion, lurking in secret.

14by your hand, O Lord, from those – whose portion of life is but of this world. But let your treasured ones have food in plenty may their children be full and their children satisfied.

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Cross References

Psalms 7:6Arise, Lord, in anger, against my foes rise in fury. Awake for my help: let justice be done.

Psalms 10:12Arise, Lord, lift up your hand, do not forget the cry of the wretched.

Psalms 44:23Rouse yourself, why do you sleep Lord? Awake, cast us not off forever.

Psalms 94:16Who will rise up for me against those who do evil? Who will stand up for me against workers of wrong?

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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