Psalms 17:7

"I have called on you, for you will answer me, God. Turn your ear to me. Hear my speech."

Key Reflection

In Psalm 17:7, David prays directly to God, invoking his trust in divine response and attention. The original audience would have recognized this as a common petition for deliverance and support, reflecting the belief that God listens to the prayers of his faithful people, especially when they seek his protection from enemies or seek guidance through difficult times.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Show thy marvelous loving-kindness -The literal translation of the original here would be, “distinguish thy favors.” The Hebrew word used means properly “to separate; to distinguish;” then, “to make distinguished or great.” The prayer is, that God would separate his mercies on this occasion from his ordinary mercies by the manifestation of greater powers, or by showing him special favor. The ordinary or common mercies which he was receiving at the hand of God would not meet the present case. His dangers were much greater than ordinary, his wants were more pressing than usual; and he asked for an interposition of mercy corresponding with his circumstances and condition.

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