What does Psalm 17:7 mean?

Psalm 17:7 highlights themes such as deliverance, trust, lovingkindness when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 17:7 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.

5Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.

6I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.

7Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.

8Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

9From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.

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Psalm 31:14
Both verses express trust in God for deliverance from enemies.
2 Timothy 4:18
This verse speaks of God's deliverance, resonating with the plea for salvation in Psalm 17:7.
Romans 10:13
This verse assures that everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved, similar to the trust expressed in Psalm 17:7.