Psalm 17
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- VI.12, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- From Augustine's
Exposition on
the Psalms.
- "Now by 'children' we understand works; and as by good children, good works, so by evil, evil."
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- Chapter XXV, Proslogium, Anselm of Canterbury, 1077-1078.
- Chapter 9, On Cleaving to God, Albertus Magnus, c. 1275.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "Feigned prayers are fruitless; but if our hearts lead our prayers, God will meet them with his favour."
- From
Wesley's
Notes.
- "When mens minds being freed from the distraction of business, and from the society of men, they act more vigorously and freely, according to their several inclinations."
- "The Hope Of Future Bliss; Psalm 17:15," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1855.
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "With a just cause, sincerely presented, the writer prays for a just decision and help and protection."
- From The Treasury of David by Charles H. Spurgeon. (1885)
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- "Under Attack," meditations on the Psalms by Sylvia Purdie, 2015.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 17:1-7, 15, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- Commentary,
Psalm 17:1-9, Eric Mathis, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- "Honesty is a core component of living in relationship with others."
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 17:1-7, 15, (Pentecost 7A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Commentary,
Psalm 17:1-9, James Limburg, Pentecost 24C Preaching This Week,
WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- "In the history of the exposition of this psalm the last verse has been associated with personal resurrection, when the individual believer has the hope of awaking to a new life, experiencing the promise of the weekly benediction, "the Lord make his face to shine upon you," in a new way."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Prayer and the Automatic Teller Machine, Karen Gibson, The Hardest Question, 2011.
- "Is God an ATM?"
- "A Prayer for Salvation," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
-
Environmental &
earth-centered reflections by Nan Stokes, from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota
Environmental Stewardship Commission.
- "Is that certainty of protection what it means to be a child of God?"
- "The Prayers of the Psalter," Henry Wansbrough, Introduction to the Psalms. (Scroll down for information about this Psalm.)
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
- Lessing, Reed, "Broken Teeth, Bloody Baths, And Baby
Bashing: Is There Any Place in the Church for Imprecatory Psalms?"
Concordia Journal, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Leveen, Jacob, "The Textual Problems
of Psalm 17," Vetus Testamentum, 1961.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Lessing, Reed, "Broken Teeth, Bloody Baths, And Baby
Bashing: Is There Any Place in the Church for Imprecatory Psalms?"
Concordia Journal, 2006.
- Reviews:
- Review: Gert Kwakkel, "According to My Righteousness": Upright Behavior as Grounds for Deliverance in Psalms 7, 17, 18, 26, and 44. Brill, 2002. Review by J Clinton McCann, Jr. in The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2003.
- Review: Gert Kwakkel, "According to My Righteousness": Upright Behavior as Grounds for Deliverance in Psalms 7, 17, 18, 26, and 44. Brill, 2002. Review by Richard Bautch in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- Drama:
- Liturgy:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 17:1-7, 15, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 17:1-7, 15, (Pentecost 7A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Commercial Site: Psalm 17, Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- The Seedbed Psalter, with selected tunes for singing.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 17. The Cyber Hymnal.
- "Lord, Search Me," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
- Psalm 17:1-7, 15 set to Eventide (10 10 10 10)
- Psalm 17:1-9 set to Eventide (10 10 10 10)
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
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- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms
