Psalms 17:10
They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.
King James Version
In Context
9From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
11They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
Cross References
Exodus 5:2And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.
Deuteronomy 32:15But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.
Job 15:27Because he covereth his face with his fatness, and maketh collops of fat on his flanks.
Psalms 31:18Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
Psalms 119:70Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law.
Isaiah 6:10Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.
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 →