Psa 17:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 17:1-15: Ps 17 The psalmist pleads for God’s protection and vindication, affirms his own integrity, and prays that the Lord will prevail against his fierce enemies. 17:1 comes from honest lips: Deception characterizes the wicked. The godly reject such deceit as a failure of character and pray for rescue from such people (5:6 ; 43:1 ; 120:2 ). They love honesty, truth, and integrity (15:2-3 ; 24:4 ; 101:7 ).

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‏ Psalms 17:1

Summary for Ps 17:1-15: Ps 17 ^a The psalmist pleads for God’s protection and vindication, affirms his own integrity, and prays that the Lord will prevail against his fierce enemies. 17:1 ^b comes from honest lips: Deception characterizes the wicked. The godly reject such deceit as a failure of character and pray for rescue from such people (5:6 ^c; 43:1 ^d; 120:2 ^e). They love honesty, truth, and integrity (15:2-3 ^f; 24:4 ^g; 101:7 ^h).