Psalms 17:9

9 from the wicked who are out to destroy me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.

Psalms 17:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
ESV
9 from the wicked who do me violence, my deadly enemies who surround me.
NLT
9 Protect me from wicked people who attack me, from murderous enemies who surround me.
MSG
9 From the wicked who are out to get me, from mortal enemies closing in.
CSB
9 from the wicked who treat me violently, my deadly enemies who surround me.

Psalms 17:9 In-Context

7 Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.
8 Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings
9 from the wicked who are out to destroy me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.
10 They close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with arrogance.
11 They have tracked me down, they now surround me, with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Psalms 31:20; Psalms 109:3
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