Psalm 17:8

Translations

Modern

Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings

Traditional

Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

Literal

May you guard me as the pupil, the daughter of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings,

Latin

A resistentibus dexteræ tuæ custodi me ut pupillam oculi. Sub umbra alarum tuarum protege me

Original

Hebrew

English

Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings

Notes

Psalms 17:8

as the apple of Your eye (literally as the pupil of your eye): This metaphor shows God's care and love for the psalmist (see Deuteronomy 32:10).
The shadow of God's wings is a place of his protection from enemies and hardship (Psalms 36:7; 57:1; 61:4; 63:7; 91:4).

Psalms 17:6–9

This prayer for God's care continues the request begun in Psalm 17:1–2 for redemption from evil.

Psalms 17:1–15

The psalmist asks for God's protection and justice, affirms his own integrity, and prays for the Lord to defeat his strong enemies.

Psalms 15:1–19:14

The psalms in this section emphasize integrity and purity (Psalms 17:15; 18:20–26; 19:13–14). They describe people as living in God’s presence (Psalms 16:9–11; 17:15) and remaining steadfast (15:5; 16:8).

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

Deuteronomy 32:10
He found him in a desert land, in a barren, howling wilderness; He surrounded him, He instructed him, He guarded him as the apple of His eye.
Psalm 91:4
He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.
Psalm 91:1
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
Proverbs 7:2
Keep my commandments and live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.
Zechariah 2:8
For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye—
Psalm 61:4
Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!
Psalm 36:7
How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!
Ruth 2:12
May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.”
Psalm 57:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!
Psalm 63:7
For You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings.

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Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Apples Feathers Prayer Under Affliction for Protection and Preservation from Enemies Protection: Saints: Pray For Wings

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