17:6 I call to you for you will answer me, O God.
Listen to me! 1
Hear what I say! 2
17:7 Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, 3
you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies. 4
1 tn Heb “Turn your ear toward me.”
2 tn Heb “my word.”
3 tn Heb “Set apart faithful acts.”
4 tn Heb “[O] one who delivers those who seek shelter from the ones raising themselves up, by your right hand.” The Lord’s “right hand” here symbolizes his power to protect and deliver.