Psalm 17:1-7

NRSV

Commentaries on Psalms 17:1-7: Calvin | Matthew Henry | Jamiesson, Fausset, Brown

Psalm 17

Prayer for Deliverance from Persecutors

A Prayer of David.

1

Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry;

give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit.

2

From you let my vindication come;

let your eyes see the right.

3

If you try my heart, if you visit me by night,

if you test me, you will find no wickedness in me;

my mouth does not transgress.

4

As for what others do, by the word of your lips

I have avoided the ways of the violent.

5

My steps have held fast to your paths;

my feet have not slipped.

6

I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God;

incline your ear to me, hear my words.

7

Wondrously show your steadfast love,

O savior of those who seek refuge

from their adversaries at your right hand.

New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Resources on Psalm 17:1‑7, 15

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Topical Study on Psalms The psalms gift the believer and the believing community with a robust and no-holds-barred vocabulary in conversation with God. The psalms provide backing to Jewish Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel's claim, "With God anything can be said. Without God nothing is heard." Deliver me, O Lord, by your hand: Psalm 17 Element of Worship https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/common-worship/daily-prayer/psalter/psalm-17 Element of Worship Topics: Psalms , God's Deliverance , Worship Planning Source: The Church of England "Deliver me, O Lord, by your hand." Psalm 17 for worship planning from the "The Psalter from Common Worship: Daily Prayer" by The Church of England. An Honest Prayer Devotional by Lillian Daniel http://day1.org/6312-lillian_daniel_an_honest_prayer Devotional by Lillian Daniel Topics: Prayer , Honesty Source: Day1 Lillian Daniel offers a story of an intern's struggle to a pronounce a name during prayer to remind us that God wants honest prayers as exhibited by Psalm 17:1-9. Ultimate Satisfaction Commentary/Exegesis by Mark D Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/ultimate-satisfaction-0 Commentary/Exegesis by Mark D Roberts Topics: God's Presence , Satisfaction , Prayer , Relationship Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark Roberts observes that Psalm 17 is full of petitions from the psalmist, but in the last verse the psalmist declares that the ultimate source of satisfaction is God's presence. Face to Face: God's Unconditional Acceptance Image by Anna MacDonald http://www.ekklesiaproject.org/blog/2017/08/face-to-face/ Image by Anna MacDonald Topics: David , Depravity , Grace Source: Ekklesia Project Anna MacDonald reflects on Genesis 32:22-31, Psalm 17 and Matthew 14:13-21, concluding God receives humanity unconditionally and that the churches should do so, reflecting God’s face to the world. Covenants and Feasts Sermon Starter/Outline by John van de Laar http://sacredise.com/lectionary-resources/proper-13a/ Sermon Starter/Outline by John van de Laar Topics: Covenant , Feast , Poverty , Generosity Source: Sacredise John van de Laar's sermon starter draws on Genesis 32:22-31, Isaiah 55:1-5, Psalm 17:1-7, 15, 145:8-9, 14-21, Romans 9:1-5, and Matthew 14:13-21 to discuss both God's covenant invitations and our responsibility to respond to hunger needs. A Wild Prayer Commentary/Exegesis by Karla Suomala https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-32-3/commentary-on-psalm-171-9 Commentary/Exegesis by Karla Suomala Topics: Lord’s Prayer , Prayer , God's oneness , David Source: Working Preacher Psalm 17 is infused with the same sense of intimacy, confidence, boldness, purpose, and urgency that Jesus models for his disciples in the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus Reproaches Jerusalem Image by Jan Luyken http://pitts.emory.edu/dia/image_details.cfm?ID=121445&referrer=preachingandworship.org Image by Jan Luyken Source: Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive Jesus shows his disciples a hen that has gathered her chicks under her wings. The Dutch artist and poet Johannes Luyken (1649-1712) drew and etched this emblem and wrote the accompanying poem Full Text Hymns on Psalm 17:1-7, 15 Psalm 17PD
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See more hymns... Restoring Peace Service Outline by Ashleigh Joyner https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/5323/checking-to-find-peace Service Outline by Ashleigh Joyner Topics: Christmas , Peace , Holiday , Psalms Source: Ministry Matters A service outline by Ashleigh Joyner based on Psalm 80:1-7; 17-19. Joyner suggests video and sermon themes for a Christmas season service about restoring peace in the midst of the hectic busy-ness of Christmas. An Honest Plea Commentary/Exegesis by Eric L. Mathis https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-32-3/commentary-on-psalm-171-9-2 Commentary/Exegesis by Eric L. Mathis Topics: Faithfulness , Relationship , Honesty Source: Working Preacher Honesty is a core component of living in relationship with others. Psalm 17 reminds us that we can bear our deepest burdens and worries to God with honesty and confidence, just as the Psalmist has done. God's Protection Sermon Starter/Outline by John van de Laar http://sacredise.com/lectionary-resources/proper-27c/ Sermon Starter/Outline by John van de Laar Topics: Death , Faith , Hope , Resurrection Source: Sacredise Throughout Job 19:23-27; Psalms 17:1-9; 98; Haggai 1:15, 2:1-9; Luke 20:27-38; and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17, we see that God gives God’s people the assurance of God’s protection and salvation in the face of difficulties. Journeying to the Light Audio/Video by Martin Tel https://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/journeying-to-the-light-a-pilgrimage-of-prayer-and-praise/ Audio/Video by Martin Tel Topics: Worship , Service , Scripture Reading , Light Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship This video-recording of an evening service focused on Psalms 15-24 moves from longing for holiness, resting in God's presence, cry for help, victory and vindication, and the light of creation, the light of the law. My Cry for Justice Audio/Video by Paul Michaels http://www.theworkofthepeople.com/psalm-17 Audio/Video by Paul Michaels Topics: God's Deliverance , Justice , Injustice Source: The Work of the People This is a visual representation of Psalm 17, with the text featured against background images of forest, and background music by Paul Michaels. The Psalter Journey Audio/Video by Pete Enns http://www.theworkofthepeople.com/the-psalter-journey Audio/Video by Pete Enns Topics: Journey , God's Presence , Faith , Psalms Source: The Work of the People In this video, Peter Enns discusses the Book of Psalm as a "theological story" about the journey of faith. (Length: 04:40)