Psalms 17:11

They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 17:11

BSB
They have tracked us down, and now surround us; their eyes are set to cast us to the ground,
AKJV
They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
CPDV
They have cast me out, and now they have surrounded me. They have cast their eyes down to the earth.
ERV
They have now compassed us in our steps: they set their eyes to cast us down to the earth.
NHEB
They have tracked me down; suddenly they surround me. They watch closely, crouching down to the ground.
SMT
We went straight, now they surrounded us: their eyes they will set to incline to the earth;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 17:11

TheyhavenowcompassedH5437VerbusinourstepsH838Noun FemininetheyhavesetH7896VerbtheireyesH5869NounbowingdownH5186VerbtotheearthH776Noun Feminine

Commentary for Psalms 17:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 17:11
Summary
Adversaries track and surround carefully
Event
Enemies circling strategically
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament