Psalm 17:1 Meaning
Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.
Context Explained
1Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.
2Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal.
3Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
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Related Cross References
Psalm 34:17
Both verses emphasize God's attentiveness to the cries of the righteous.
1 John 5:14
This verse assures believers that God hears their prayers when they align with His will.
Hebrews 4:16
This passage encourages believers to approach God in prayer with confidence, similar to the plea in Psalm 17:1.
Source: Psalm 17:1