Revised Literal Translation

Psalms 17:9-14

9From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.1 2

10They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.

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.3 4

13Arise, O Yhwh, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:5 6

14From men which are thy hand, O Yhwh, 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.7 8

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Notes

1. Psalms 17:9 oppress: Heb. waste. ↩
2. Psalms 17:9 my…: Heb. my enemies against the soul. ↩
3. Psalms 17:12 Like…: Heb. The likeness of him (that is, of every one of them) is as a lion that desireth to ravin. ↩
4. Psalms 17:12 lurking: Heb. sitting. ↩
5. Psalms 17:13 disappoint…: Heb. prevent his face. ↩
6. Psalms 17:13 which is: or, by. ↩
7. Psalms 17:14 which are: or, by. ↩
8. Psalms 17:14 they…: or, their children are full. ↩

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