Psalms 17:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 17:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 17:1 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "[A Prayer of David.] Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 17:1 — KJV
“[A Prayer of David.] Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. the right: Heb. justice not...: Heb. without lips of deceit”
— Psalms 17:1 (KJV)
Psalms 17:1 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 17:1
“[A Psalm of David.] Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 17:1: prayer, david, hear
“Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee. thought: Heb. word wicked: Heb. Belial”
Shares key themes with Psalms 17:1: hear, lord, cry
“At his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his heart upon it: lest he cry against thee unto the LORD, and it be sin unto thee. setteth...: Heb. lifteth his soul unto it”
Shares key themes with Psalms 17:1: hear, lord, cry
“Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 17:1: prayer, hear, lord
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. I waited...: Heb. In waiting I waited”
Shares key themes with Psalms 17:1: david, hear, lord
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