Psalms 17:11

Arabic Bible AVDDV 1999 (الكتاب المقدس (تخفيف تشكيل))

في خُطواتِنا الآنَ قد أحاطوا بنا. نَصَبوا أعيُنَهُمْ ليُزلِقونا إلَى الأرضِ.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse from Psalms describes the speaker feeling surrounded by enemies who are plotting against them. They describe the enemies as watching every move and lying in wait. The speaker is David, and the message is about facing adversaries.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you are playing hide and seek, and the person who is 'it' is watching you closely, ready to catch you. That's how David felt when he wrote this verse. He was being watched by his enemies, and they were ready to catch him if he made a mistake.

السياق التاريخي

Psalms 17 was written by King David, likely during a time when he faced opposition from enemies. It was written around 1000 BCE and reflects the struggles of a leader in a tumultuous time, with enemies constantly watching and plotting against him.

التطبيق اليوم

Imagine being in a meeting where your colleagues are trying to undermine your ideas. This verse can remind you of the need to be vigilant and to trust in your support system when facing opposition at work or in other areas of life.

المواضيع

adversityhopetrustenemiesvigilanceperseverance

أسئلة شائعة

What does 'compassed us in our steps' mean?

It means the enemies are surrounding the speaker, watching every move they make, like a predator stalking its prey.

Who wrote Psalms 17?

Psalms 17 was written by King David, a king and a poet who wrote many of the Psalms in the Bible.

What does 'set their eyes bowing down to the earth' mean?

This phrase suggests that the enemies are lying in wait, watching closely for any opportunity to pounce, looking down from a position of advantage.

How can I use this verse for personal encouragement?

You can use this verse to remind yourself to be aware of your surroundings and to trust in your support system when facing opposition, much like David trusted in God.

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