Psalms 17:6

Psalms 17:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
• New International Version (NIV)I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.
• New King James Version (NKJV)I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech.

Context of Psalms 17:6

4I have followed your commands, which keep me from following cruel and evil people. 5My steps have stayed on your path; I have not wavered from following you. I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray. 7Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways. By your mighty power you rescue those who seek refuge from their enemies. 8Guard me as you would guard your own eyes. Hide me in the shadow of your wings.

Psalms 17:6 word by word

אֲנִֽי־קְרָאתִ֣יךָ כִֽי־תַעֲנֵ֣נִי אֵ֑ל הַֽט־אָזְנְךָ֥ לִ֝֗י שְׁמַ֣ע אִמְרָתִֽי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• I have calledקָרָאqârâ' · to call: call toH7121
• upon thee, for thou wilt hearעָנָה‛ânâh · to answerH6030
• me, O Godאֵל'êl · GodH410
• inclineנָטָהnâţâh · to stretchH5186
• thine earאֹ֫זֶן'ôzen · earH241
• and hearשָׁמַעshâma‛ · to hear: hearH8085
• my speechאִמְרָה'imrâh 'emrâh · wordH565

Cross-references for Psalms 17:6

• Psalms 55:16But I will call on God, and the Lord will rescue me.
• Psalms 66:19But God did listen! He paid attention to my prayer.
• Psalms 116:2Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!
• Psalms 13:3Turn and answer me, O Lord my God! Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.
• Isaiah 37:17Bend down, O Lord, and listen! Open your eyes, O Lord, and see! Listen to Sennacherib’s words of defiance against the living God.
• Daniel 9:17“O our God, hear your servant’s prayer! Listen as I plead. For your own sake, Lord, smile again on your desolate sanctuary.

Commentaries on Psalms 17:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Incline thine ear unto me - David prayed from a conviction that God would hear: but he could not be satisfied unless he received an answer. In a believer's mind the petition and the answer should not be separated.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6I have called upon thee for thou wilt hear me, O God - The meaning of this is, “I have called on thee heretofore, and will do it still, because I am certain that thou wilt hear me.” That is, he was encouraged to call upon God by the conviction that he would hear his prayer, and would grant his request. In other words, he came to God in faith; in the full belief of his readiness to answer prayer, and to bestow needed blessings. Compare John 11:42; Hebrews…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-9This prayer for God's care continues the request begun in Psalm 17:1–2 for redemption from evil.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. wilt hear me--that is, graciously (Psa 3:4).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 17:6

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Ear
• Faith
• Prayer

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Commentaries on Psalms 17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings