From men which are thy hand, O LORD, 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.
David protests his innocence here, he was falsely charged with treason against Saul, yet brought no deceit to his prayer. He asks God to be his judge and to render sentence in his favor, since his righteous cause deserves a hearing before the throne of mercy.
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Commenting on Psalm 17:1-15
God holds the wicked as a man moves his own hand, effortlessly, completely. These are mere earthworms content with their portion in this life, never lifting their eyes beyond the dust they crawl on. He feeds their appetite like dogs thrown bones; gold and silver from His hidden treasuries fall into their laps, and they revel in their bright summer's day, but ah, how soon it ends.
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Guard me as the apple of Your eye, hidden under Your wings where none can reach me. Those who keep Your law as the apple of their eye may expect You to keep them the same way. Nature herself teaches us to defend the eye; how much more will God shield those committed to His care.
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Commenting on Psalm 17:8-15