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Psalms 17:6

17:5 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. slip: Heb. be not moved
I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.

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I have called on you, for you will answer me, God. Turn your ear to me. Hear my speech.

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

I have called on you, for you will hear me, O God: incline your ear to me, and hear my speech.

17:7 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. by thy: or, them which trust in thee from those that rise up against thy right hand

What does Psalms 17:6 mean?

Psalms 17:6 is a verse in the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include קָרָא (qârâʼ), עָנָה (ʻânâh), אֵל (ʼêl). It connects to 20 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

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I
have
calledקָרָאqârâʼ/kaw-raw'/H7121to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
upon
thee,
for
thou
wilt
hearעָנָהʻânâh/aw-naw'/H6030properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce
me,
O
God:אֵלʼêl/ale/H410strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
inclineנָטָהnâṭâh/naw-taw'/H5186to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application
thine
earאֹזֶןʼôzen/o'-zen/H241broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
unto
me,
and
hearשָׁמַעshâmaʻ/shaw-mah'/H8085to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
my
speech.אִמְרָהʼimrâh/im-raw'/H565{something said}

Commentary on Psalms 17:6

HENRY_FULL · Psalms 17:6
As the foregoing psalm was moral, and showed us our duty, so this is evangelical, and shows us our Saviour. Under the type of David's kingdom (which was of divine appointment, met with much opposition, but prevailed at last) the kingdom of the Messiah, the Son of David, is prophesied of, which is the primary intention and scope of the psalm; and I think there is less in it of the type, and more of the anti-type, than in any of the gospel psalms, for there is nothing in it but what is applicable to Christ, but some things that are not at all applicable to David ( ver. 6, 7 ): "Thou art my Son" ( ver. 8 ), "I will give thee the uttermost parts of the earth," and ( ver. 12 ), "Kiss the Son." It is interpreted of Christ Acts iv. 24 ; xiii. 33 ; Heb. i. 5 . The Holy Ghost here foretels, I. The opposition that should be given to the kingdom of the Messiah, ver. 1-3 . II. The baffling and chastising of that opposition, ver. 4, 5 . III. The setting up of the kingdom of Christ, notwithstanding that opposition, ver. 6 . IV. The confirmation and establishment of it, ver. 7 . V. A promise of the enlargement and success of it, ver. 8, 9 . VI. A call and exhortation to kings and princes to yield themselves the willing subjects of this kingdom,, ver. 10-12 . Or thus: We have here, I. Threatenings denounced against the adversaries of Christ's kingdom, ver. 1-6 . II. Promises made to Christ himself, the head of this kingdom, ver. 7-9 . III. Counsel given to all to espouse the interests of this kingdom, ver. 10-12 . This psalm, as the former, is very fitly prefixed to this book of devotions, because, as it is necessary to our acceptance with God that we should be subject to the precepts of his law, so it is likewise that we should be subject to the grace of his gospel, and come to him in the name of a Mediator.

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Exodus 16:7

And in the morning, then ye shall see the glory of the LORD; for that he heareth your murmurings against the LORD: and what are we, that ye murmur against us?

Psalms 17:10

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

Psalms 45:7

Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

Psalms 48:4

For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Matthew 2:16

Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.

Matthew 26:3

Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

Matthew 26:59

Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

Matthew 27:1

When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:

Luke 13:31

The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.

Luke 23:11

And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

Luke 23:12

And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

John 1:41

He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. the Christ: or, the Anointed

John 3:34

For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.

John 15:23

He that hateth me hateth my Father also.

Acts 4:5

And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,

Acts 9:4Acts 12:1Hebrews 1:9Revelation 17:12

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Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Psalms 17:6.

Exodus 23:2

Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: speak: Heb. answer

Genesis 12:8

And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD.

Genesis 16:11

And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. Ishmael: that is, God shall hear

Genesis 16:13

And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?

Genesis 20:8

Therefore Abimelech rose early in the morning, and called all his servants, and told all these things in their ears: and the men were sore afraid.

Genesis 21:12

And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.

Genesis 21:17

And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.

Genesis 21:33

And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God. grove: or, tree

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What does Psalms 17:6 say?

Psalms 17:6 (King James Version) reads: "I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech."

Is Psalms 17:6 in the Old or New Testament?

Psalms 17:6 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Psalms.

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