Psalms 17:6

I — I called Thee, for Thou dost answer me, O God, incline Thine ear to me, hear my speech.

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.

In Context

5To uphold my goings in Thy paths, My steps have not slidden.

7Separate wonderfully Thy kindness, O Saviour of the confiding, By Thy right hand, from withstanders.

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Cross References

Psalms 4:4'Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. Selah.

Psalms 55:16I — to God I call, and Jehovah saveth me.

Psalms 86:7In a day of my distress I call Thee, For Thou dost answer me.

Psalms 116:2Because He hath inclined His ear to me, And during my days I call.

Isaiah 37:20And now, Jehovah our God, save us from his hand, and all kingdoms of the earth do know that Thou [art] Jehovah, Thyself alone.'

Matthew Henry on Psalms 17:2-8

Sincere and Importunate Prayer. 1 Hear the right, O Lord , attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. 2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal. 3 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress. 4 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer. 5 Hold up my goings… Read the whole commentary →

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