Psalms 17:6
What does Psalms 17:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 17:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I have called upon thee, for thou wilt answer me, O God: Incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I have called upon thee, for thou wilt answer me, O God: Incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949My cry has gone up to you, for you will give me an answer, O God: let your ear be turned to me, and give attention to my words.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I--I called Thee, for Thou dost answer me, O God, incline Thine ear to me, hear my speech.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The sorrows of hell encompassed me: and the snares of death prevented me.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I have called upon thee, for thou answerest me, OGod. Incline thine ear unto me, hear my speech.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Daniel 9:17
Now therefore, O our God, hearken unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord’s sake.
- Psalms 55:16
As for me, I will call upon God; And Jehovah will save me.
- Isaiah 37:20
Now therefore, O Jehovah our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art Jehovah, even thou only.
- Isaiah 37:17
Incline thine ear, O Jehovah, and hear; open thine eyes, O Jehovah, and see; and hear all the words of Sennacherib, who hath sent to defy the living God.
- Psalms 116:2
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I callupon himas long as I live.
- Psalms 66:19
But verily God hath heard; He hath attended to the voice of my prayer.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Psalms 17
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Psalms 17.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Prayer
Prayer is communication with God, a spiritual discipline inviting us into deeper relationship with our Creator.
Topic
Bible Verses About Abiding in Christ
Key scriptures reveal what it means to abide in Christ, emphasizing our continuous connection and dependence on Him for spiritual life and fruitfulness.
Topic
Bible Verses About Anger
The Bible addresses anger directly, offering wisdom on its destructive potential and how believers can manage it righteously.
What the Bible says about…
Verses for this moment
Verses for
Bible Verses for a Panic Attack at Night
Steady, slow verses to pray when your chest is tight and the house is dark.
Verses for
Bible Verses for Anxiety Before a Job Interview
Quiet your nerves and walk in with steady steps — six verses to pray on the way.
Verses for
Bible Verses for Morning Work Anxiety
Start the workday from a steadier place — verses to pray with coffee.