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Commentary on the Book of Psalms, Form #17.074 (2024)

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What is the main point of Psalm 17? ›

In this psalm, David does not say that he will take matters into his own hands, that he will draw the sword and kill his enemies. He is leaving that vengeance to God. He wants God to pick up the sword and show David's innocence. When we come to God in prayer we must be ready to place our dependence upon Him.

What are the three main points of the psalm? ›

Joy, pain, and prayer

Through the Psalms, we learn about the importance of prayer and the acknowledgment of pain, as well as the power of praise and fulfillment of prophecy. This book has been designed as a prayer book for God's people as they wait for the arrival of the Messiah and the fulfillment of God's promises.

What does psalm 17:14 mean? ›

Here, David refers to those enemies who reject God as those who have their "portion in this life." A "portion," in Old Testament imagery, is a reference to someone's allotted destiny, with a specific sense of God's choice.

What is the meaning of Psalm 17 7? ›

David appeals to the Lord to reveal His goodness to him. The Hebrew phrasing here most literally means "distinguish." It either means for God to miraculously demonstrate His favor of David, or for God to show His love through David.

What is the book of Psalms trying to teach us? ›

Psalms teaches us to neither ignore our pain nor let it determine our lives. God will fulfill his promises from the Torah and send the Messiah. This book is all about the lament, praise, faith, and hope of God's people.

What is the meaning of Psalm 17 4? ›

Likely written when Saul was pursuing David in the wilderness, this records David's urgent plea for deliverance. He insists that he is in the right and free from deceit or evil. He proclaims God as a Savior and asks God to heed his cry and reveal His steadfast love to him.

What is the meaning of psalm 17 verse 15? ›

Or the meaning is, that he should be satisfied with the likeness of God, with Christ the image of God, when he should arise from the dead; seeing he should then appear with him in glory, see him as he is, and be like him, and be for ever in his presence; which will yield endless pleasure and unspeakable satisfaction.

What does it mean God will guard your heart and mind? ›

The Lord means for us to guard our hearts by filtering our emotions, desires, thoughts, and responses through his Word. He is the watchman that protects our souls.

What does it mean that God makes us lie down in green pastures? ›

He Makes Me Lie Down

These “green pastures” can be understood to represent the word of God. Much like grass, the Scripture is full of life-giving nutrients and nourishment for our soul. These lush meadows of biblical truth are always vibrant, never withered or wilted.

What is the prayer for Psalm 17? ›

Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer-- it does not rise from deceitful lips. May my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right. Though you probe my heart and examine me at night, though you test me, you will find nothing; I have resolved that my mouth will not sin.

What does psalm 17:8 mean? ›

Verse 8 uses two famous phrases describing God's tender care and love: "apple of the eye" and "shadow of your wings." Using a singular noun, David compares his enemy, likely Saul, to a ferocious, stealthy, bloodthirsty lion. Through these struggles, David looks forward to a blessed eternity of beholding God's face.

What does psalm 17 13 mean? ›

Psalm 17:13–15 closes the prayer as David asks the Lord to execute judgment on his enemy. He also echoes his earlier pleas for deliverance. David knows those who hate God have a bleak future, whereas he sees his future as glorious. He is confident he will behold God's face.

What is the reflection of Psalm 17 6? ›

Psalm 17:6–12 is David's prayer for the Lord's protection. He expresses confidence that the Lord will keep him safe. Surrounded by his bloodthirsty enemies, David knows he is helpless without the Lord's intervention. He describes the enemy as dangerous and deadly as a lion.

What does Psalm 17 verse 2 mean? ›

In Psalm 17:2 the psalmist implores God to “let your eyes see the right.” In the most basic sense, this imperative begs God to justly adjudicate the situation in which the author finds himself. It is important that the author asks God to “hear a just cause” and not to hear a just person.

What is the primary purpose of the book of Psalms? ›

What's the big idea? The book of Psalms expresses worship. Throughout its many pages, Psalms encourages its readers to praise God for who He is and what He has done. The Psalms illuminate the greatness of our God, affirm His faithfulness to us in times of trouble, and remind us of the absolute centrality of His Word.

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