Psalms 17:1

(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.

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Other Translations for Psalms 17:1

BSB
A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer-it comes from lips free of deceit.
AKJV
Hear the right, O LORD, attend to my cry, give ear to my prayer, that goes not out of feigned lips.
CPDV
A Prayer of David. Lord, listen to my justice, attend to my supplication. Pay attention to my prayer, which is not from deceitful lips.
ERV
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.
NHEB
A Prayer by David. Hear, LORD, my righteous plea; Give ear to my prayer, that doesn't go out of deceitful lips.
SMT
Prayer of David. Hear justice, O Jehovah, attend to my outcry, give ear to my prayer, not in lips of deceit.

Commentary for Psalms 17:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 17:1
Summary
Petition for just hearing with sincere utterance
Event
Prayer appeal
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Prayer