Psalms 17:9 net — Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill.

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"Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill."

— Psalms 17:9, NET Bible

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Psalms 17 — Context

6

I call to you for you will answer me, O God. Listen to me! Hear what I say!

7

Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies.

8

Protect me as you would protect the pupil of your eye! Hide me in the shadow of your wings!

9

Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill.

10

They are calloused; they speak arrogantly.

11

They attack me, now they surround me; they intend to throw me to the ground.

12

He is like a lion that wants to tear its prey to bits, like a young lion crouching in hidden places.

Psalms 17:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 17:9 say?
Psalms 17:9 in the NET Bible reads: “Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill.”
Where is Psalms 17:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 17:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 17, verse 9.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 17:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 17:9 in?
Psalms 17:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 17:9?
Psalms 17:9 reads (NET): “Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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