Psalms 17:10
They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.
In Context
9From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who encompass me,
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 hast waxed fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness ; then he forsook God who 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 gross as fat; 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 →