Psalms 17:15

In my innocence I will see your face, awake I am filled with a vision of you.

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In The King James Version

As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

In Context

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

Genesis 1:26Then God said, “Let us make humans who are images of us, who are like us. Let them rule over the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the cattle, the whole earth, and all the reptiles that crawl upon the ground.”

Joshua 24:15If you are unwilling to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve, either the gods your ancestors served on the east of the Euphrates or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Psalms 4:6Many are longing for fortune to smile. Lift upon us the light of your face.

Psalms 11:7For the Lord is just, and justice he loves; so the upright will see his face.

Psalms 36:8They feast on the fat of your house, they drink of your brook of delights.

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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