Psalms 17:7

Authorized King James Version

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Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.

Original Language Analysis

הַפְלֵ֣ה Shew thy marvellous H6395
הַפְלֵ֣ה Shew thy marvellous
Strong's: H6395
Word #: 1 of 6
to distinguish (literally or figuratively)
חֲ֭סָדֶיךָ lovingkindness H2617
חֲ֭סָדֶיךָ lovingkindness
Strong's: H2617
Word #: 2 of 6
kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
מוֹשִׁ֣יעַ O thou that savest H3467
מוֹשִׁ֣יעַ O thou that savest
Strong's: H3467
Word #: 3 of 6
properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
חוֹסִ֑ים them which put their trust H2620
חוֹסִ֑ים them which put their trust
Strong's: H2620
Word #: 4 of 6
to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in
מִ֝מִּתְקוֹמְמִ֗ים in thee from those that rise up H6965
מִ֝מִּתְקוֹמְמִ֗ים in thee from those that rise up
Strong's: H6965
Word #: 5 of 6
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
בִּֽימִינֶֽךָ׃ by thy right hand H3225
בִּֽימִינֶֽךָ׃ by thy right hand
Strong's: H3225
Word #: 6 of 6
the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south

Cross References

Psalms 60:5That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me.Psalms 31:21Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.Psalms 20:6Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.Isaiah 41:10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.Psalms 44:3For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.Exodus 15:6Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.2 Kings 19:34For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.Acts 2:33Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.2 Kings 19:22Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel.

Analysis & Commentary

David appeals to God's 'steadfast love' ('chesed'—covenant faithfulness) shown to those who take refuge in Him. The phrase 'by Your right hand' indicates God's power and saving action. This parallels Exodus 15:6 celebrating God's right hand shattering enemies. The refuge motif anticipates believers' security in Christ—nothing can separate us from God's love (Romans 8:38-39). Reformed theology sees election as the ultimate expression of covenant love.

Historical Context

References God's pattern of delivering those who trust Him, established throughout Israel's history from the Exodus onward.

Questions for Reflection