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An Appeal for Justice
Commentators agree that the psalmist's appeal to God is based on the justice of his cause, not his own personal righteousness. He asks God, the ultimate Judge, to vindicate him from unjust treatment. This teaches believers that they can confidently ask God to intervene when they are wronged, appealing to His perfect justice.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 17:1
18th Century
Theologian
Hear the right - Margin, as in Hebrew, “justice.” The prayer is that God would regard what was “right” in the case, or that He would vindica…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 17:1
19th Century
Bishop
Hear the right. —Or (see margin), justice. Some ancient versions read, Hear, Lord of righteousness. Oth…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 17:1
19th Century
Preacher
Good men are often slandered and misunderstood; and at such times, the first verse of this Psalm will well fit their lips: Hear the right, O Lo…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 17:1
16th Century
Theologian
Hear my righteousness, O Jehovah. The Psalmist begins the psalm by setting forth the goodness of his cause. He does this because God has p…
John Gill
On Psalms 17:1
17th Century
Pastor
Hear the right, O Lord
The psalmist appeals to the Lord as a Judge, sitting on the throne judging right, that he wou…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 17:1–7
17th Century
Minister
This psalm is a prayer. Insincere prayers are fruitless; but if our hearts lead our prayers, God will meet them with His favor. The psalmist was ac…