Psalm 17:13 Meaning
Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
Context Explained
11They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
12Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
13Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
14From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
15As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Psalm 9:19
Both verses call for God's intervention against the wicked.
Romans 12:19
This verse teaches against seeking personal vengeance, contrasting with the psalmist's plea for justice.
Psalm 54:1
This verse also seeks God's help against adversaries, resonating with the cry for deliverance in Psalm 17:13.
Source: Psalm 17:13