New International Version from the wicked who are out to destroy me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. New Living Translation Protect me from wicked people who attack me, from murderous enemies who surround me. English Standard Version from the wicked who do me violence, my deadly enemies who surround me. Berean Standard Bible from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. Berean Literal Bible from wicked ones who would ruin me, my enemies in soul go around against me. King James Bible From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about. New King James Version From the wicked who oppress me, From my deadly enemies who surround me. New American Standard Bible From the wicked who deal violently with me, My deadly enemies who surround me. NASB 1995 From the wicked who despoil me, My deadly enemies who surround me. NASB 1977 From the wicked who despoil me, My deadly enemies, who surround me. Legacy Standard Bible From the wicked who devastate me, My deadly enemies who surround me. Amplified Bible From the wicked who despoil and deal violently with me, My deadly enemies who surround me. Berean Annotated Bible from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. Christian Standard Bible from the wicked who treat me violently, my deadly enemies who surround me. Holman Christian Standard Bible from the wicked who treat me violently, my deadly enemies who surround me. American Standard Version From the wicked that oppress me, My deadly enemies, that compass me about. Contemporary English Version Don't let my brutal enemies attack from all sides and kill me. English Revised Version From the wicked that spoil me, my deadly enemies, that compass me about. GOD'S WORD® Translation Hide me from wicked people who violently attack me, from my deadly enemies who surround me. Good News Translation from the attacks of the wicked. Deadly enemies surround me; International Standard Version from the wicked who have afflicted me, from my enemies who have surrounded me. NET Bible Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill. New Heart English Bible from the wicked who oppress me, my deadly enemies, who surround me. Webster's Bible Translation From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who encompass me, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblefrom the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. World English Bible from the wicked who oppress me, my deadly enemies, who surround me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFrom the face of the wicked who spoiled me, "" [From] my enemies in soul who go around against me. Berean Literal Bible from wicked ones who would ruin me, my enemies in soul go around against me. Young's Literal Translation From the face of the wicked who spoiled me. Mine enemies in soul go round against me. Smith's Literal Translation From the face of the unjust that laid me waste, enemies against the soul will go round about against me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFrom the face of the wicked who have afflicted me. My enemies have surrounded my soul: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible from the wicked who despoil me. My ravenous enemies press upon me; New Revised Standard Version from the wicked who despoil me, my deadly enemies who surround me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFrom the sinners who plunder me, from the enemies of my soul who surround me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated From before these sinners who plunder and the enemies of my soul who are set against me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917From the wicked that oppress, My deadly enemies, that compass me about. Brenton Septuagint Translation from the face of the ungodly that have afflicted me: mine enemies have compassed about my soul. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Hear My Righteous Plea…8Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings 9from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. 10They have closed their callous hearts; their mouths speak with arrogance.… Cross References from the wicked who assail me, Psalm 35:1 Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me. Psalm 140:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence, Psalm 56:2 My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me. from my mortal enemies who surround me. Psalm 22:12 Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me. Psalm 118:10-12 All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off. Psalm 3:6 I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side. Psalm 18:48 who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. Psalm 31:15 My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. Psalm 7:1-2 A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning the words of Cush, a Benjamite. O LORD my God, I take refuge in You; save me and deliver me from all my pursuers, / or they will shred my soul like a lion and tear me to pieces with no one to rescue me. Psalm 27:2 When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. Psalm 59:1-2 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. / Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed. Psalm 64:1-2 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. / Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity, Psalm 71:10-11 For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire, / saying, “God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for there is no one to rescue him.” Psalm 86:14 The arrogant rise against me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life; they have no regard for You. Psalm 109:3 They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause. Proverbs 1:11-12 If they say, “Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause, / let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit. Treasury of Scripture From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about. oppress me [Heb. 1 Chronicles 17:9 Also I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, and they shall dwell in their place, and shall be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness waste them any more, as at the beginning, deadly enemies [Heb. Psalm 7:5 Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah. Psalm 35:4,7,12 Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt… 1 Samuel 24:11 Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it. Jump to Previous Assail Compass Deadly Death Desiring Despoil Destroy Encompass Enemies Evil-Doers Face Mortal Oppress Round Soul Spoiled Surround Violent WickedJump to Next Assail Compass Deadly Death Desiring Despoil Destroy Encompass Enemies Evil-Doers Face Mortal Oppress Round Soul Spoiled Surround Violent WickedPsalm 17 1. David, in confidence of his integrity, craves defense of God against his enemies10. He shows their pride, craft, and eagerness 13. He prays against them in confidence of his hope from the wicked who assail me, David asks God to protect him from men who defy God’s ways and pursue him with violent intent. During his years as a fugitive, Saul and other enemies repeatedly sought his life despite David’s loyalty to the king and trust in the Lord. Psa 35:1 Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD;… from my mortal enemies who surround me. The danger is immediate and physical, as David is hemmed in by opponents who intend to kill him. Though escape appears impossible, he appeals to God as the only sure defender against those who close in on every side. Psa 22:12 Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this Psalm, David is expressing his plea for protection from his enemies. He is often seen as a type of Christ, representing the righteous sufferer. 2. The Wicked These are the adversaries of David, representing those who oppose God's people and His purposes. They are characterized by their hostility and intent to harm. 3. Enemies Specifically referred to as "mortal enemies," these are individuals or groups who pose a significant threat to David's life and well-being. 4. Surrounding This term indicates the sense of being encircled or besieged, highlighting the intensity of the threat David feels. 5. God Implicit in the text as the one to whom David cries out for deliverance and protection from his enemies. Teaching Points Dependence on God for ProtectionJust as David sought God's protection from his enemies, believers today are encouraged to rely on God for safety and deliverance in times of trouble. Recognition of Spiritual Warfare Understanding that our battles are not only physical but also spiritual, as seen in the New Testament, helps believers to pray and act with discernment. Prayer as a Weapon David's example of turning to God in prayer when surrounded by enemies teaches us the importance of prayer as a powerful tool in facing life's challenges. Trust in God's Sovereignty Despite being surrounded by threats, David's trust in God's sovereignty serves as a model for believers to have faith in God's ultimate control over their circumstances. Community and Support Recognizing that we are not alone in our struggles, believers are encouraged to seek support and prayer from their faith community, just as David had his mighty men and followers. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 17:9?2. How can Psalm 17:9 guide us in seeking God's protection daily? 3. What does "enemies who surround me" reveal about spiritual warfare today? 4. How does Psalm 17:9 connect with Ephesians 6:12 on spiritual battles? 5. In what ways can we identify and confront our "wicked foes" today? 6. How can we apply David's trust in God to our current challenges? 7. How does Psalm 17:9 reflect the theme of divine protection against adversaries? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 17:9? 9. How does Psalm 17:9 challenge our understanding of God's role in human conflict? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 17? (9) Deadly.--Literally, with the soul, or life, or better, as in the Syriac, "against the life," and so deadly. Others take it adverbially with the verb, "eagerly compass."Verse 9. - From the wicked that oppress me; or, lay me waste - treat me as invaders treat an enemy's territory (see Isaiah 15:1). From my deadly enemies, who compass me about; literally, my enemies in soul - those who in heart and mind are wholly set against me. When hunted by Saul upon the mountains, David was often "compassed about" with foes (1 Samuel 23:14, 15, 26; 1 Samuel 26:20). Psalm 17:9 voices a fourfold cry: rescue from evil people, their relentless attacks, deadly intentions, and suffocating pressure. David confidently appeals to God’s covenant faithfulness, trusting that the Lord’s surrounding care outmatches every hostile circle. The verse encourages modern believers to stand firm, knowing that God’s protection is literal, personal, and all-encompassing for those who seek refuge in Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew fromמִפְּנֵ֣י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the wicked רְ֭שָׁעִים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person who ז֣וּ (zū) Pronoun - relative Strong's 2098: This, which, who assail me, שַׁדּ֑וּנִי (šad·dū·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular Strong's 7703: To deal violently with, despoil, devastate, ruin from my mortal בְּ֝נֶ֗פֶשׁ (bə·ne·p̄eš) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion enemies אֹיְבַ֥י (’ō·yə·ḇay) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary who surround me. יַקִּ֥יפוּ (yaq·qî·p̄ū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5362: To strike, to knock together, surround, circulate Additonal Resources Psalm 17:9 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 17:9 Bible Gateway Psalm 17:9 Bible.com Psalm 17:9 NIV |
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