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Psalms 17

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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.

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Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.

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6

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

7

Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.

8

Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

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From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.

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They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.

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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.

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

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From men which are thy hand, O Lord, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.

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

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Psalms 17:5

“Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.”

Study Summary

The assertion that the speaker has held to God's paths and not let his feet slip establishes steady commitment to righteousness despite difficult circumstances. The path imagery suggests the way of life approved by God and the speaker's persistence in following it. The mention of not slipping suggests the difficulty of maintaining integrity and the speaker's triumph in doing so despite temptation. This verse emphasizes that righteousness requires active effort and sustained commitment.

Community Reflections

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Omar Hassan (Test User)1d ago
Walking by faith — Psalms 17

The contrast between human weakness and divine strength is so vivid in this passage. God is faithful in every circumstance.. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The thread of covenant runs through every book of the Bible.. This connects directly to the promise made to Abraham. I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God meets us exactly where we are — broken, uncertain, yet chosen. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. My grandmother used to quote this verse every morning. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. There's something deeply comforting about knowing that the same God who spoke these words is the same yesterday, today, and forever..…

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Psalms 17:5

“Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.”

Study Summary

The assertion that the speaker has held to God's paths and not let his feet slip establishes steady commitment to righteousness despite difficult circumstances. The path imagery suggests the way of life approved by God and the speaker's persistence in following it. The mention of not slipping suggests the difficulty of maintaining integrity and the speaker's triumph in doing so despite temptation. This verse emphasizes that righteousness requires active effort and sustained commitment.

Community Reflections

1
Omar Hassan (Test User)1d ago
Walking by faith — Psalms 17

The contrast between human weakness and divine strength is so vivid in this passage. God is faithful in every circumstance.. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The thread of covenant runs through every book of the Bible.. This connects directly to the promise made to Abraham. I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God meets us exactly where we are — broken, uncertain, yet chosen. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. My grandmother used to quote this verse every morning. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. There's something deeply comforting about knowing that the same God who spoke these words is the same yesterday, today, and forever..…

Read the note →

Psalms 17:5

The assertion that the speaker has held to God's paths and not let his feet slip establishes steady commitment to righteousness despite difficult circumstances. The path imagery suggests the way of life approved by God and the speaker's persistence in following it. The mention of not slipping suggests the difficulty of maintaining integrity and the speaker's triumph in doing so despite temptation. This verse emphasizes that righteousness requires active effort and sustained commitment.