Psalms 17:6–9
David appeals to God’s specialized love to guard Him as the apple of His eye and hide Him under His wings from the surrounding wicked.
6 I have called on you, for you will answer me, God. Turn your ear to me. Hear my speech.
7 Show your marvelous loving kindness, you who save those who take refuge by your right hand from their enemies.
8 Keep me as the apple of your eye. Hide me under the shadow of your wings,
9 from the wicked who oppress me, my deadly enemies, who surround me.
David appeals to God’s specialized love to guard him as the apple of His eye and hide him under His wings from the surrounding wicked.
To petition for miraculous divine protection based on the intimate covenant relationship between God and His faithful subject, utilizing metaphors of maternal and anatomical care.
Vindication, Refuge, and Satisfaction in God’s Face
The righteous entrust vindication and protection to the LORD, because their final satisfaction is not this world’s portion but seeing God’s face.