Psalms 34:17 cpdv — Lord, when will you look down upon me? Restore my soul from before their malice, my only one from before the lions.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Lord, when will you look down upon me? Restore my soul from before their malice, my only one from before the lions. "

— Psalms 34:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 34 — Context

14

Like a neighbor, and like our brother, so did I please; like one mourning and contrite, so was I humbled.

15

And they have been joyful against me, and they joined together. Scourges have been gathered over me, and I was ignorant of it.

16

They have been scattered, yet they were unremorseful. They have tested me. They scoffed at me with scorn. They gnashed their teeth over me.

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Lord, when will you look down upon me? Restore my soul from before their malice, my only one from before the lions.

18

I will confess to you in a great Church. I will praise you among a weighty people.

19

May those who are my unjust adversaries not be glad over me: those who have hated me without cause, and who nod agreement with their eyes.

20

For indeed, they spoke peacefully to me; and speaking with passion to the earth, they intended deceit.

Psalms 34:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 34:17 say?
Psalms 34:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Lord, when will you look down upon me? Restore my soul from before their malice, my only one from before the lions. ”
Where is Psalms 34:17 in the Bible?
Psalms 34:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 34, verse 17.
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 34:17.
What translation should I read Psalms 34:17 in?
Psalms 34:17 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 34:17?
Psalms 34:17 reads (CPDV): “Lord, when will you look down upon me? Restore my soul from before their malice, my only one from before the lions. ” 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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