Psalms 17:1

PSALM XVII

David implores the succour of God against his enemies; and

professes his integrity and determination to live to God's

glory, 1.

He prays for support, and expresses strong confidence in God,

5-9;

describes the malice and cruelty of his enemies, and prays

against them, 10-14;

receives a strong persuasion of support and final victory, 15.

NOTES ON PSALM XVII

The title is, A prayer of David; in which there is nothing that requires explanation. David was most probably the author of this Psalm; and it appears to have been written about the time in which Saul had carried his persecution against him to the highest pitch. See 1 Samuel 27:1. The Arabic calls it "A prayer of a perfect man, of Christ himself, or of any one redeemed by him." Dr. Delaney, in his life of David, supposes that this poem was written just after parting with Jonathan, when David went into exile.

Verse Psalms 17:1. Hear the right] Attend to the justice of my cause, יהוה צדק Yehovah tsedek, righteous Jehovah. "O righteous Jehovah, attend unto my cry."

Goeth not out of feigned lips.] My supplication is sincere: and the desire of my heart accompanies the words of my lips.