Psalm 17:14

American Standard Version

From men by thy hand, O Jehovah, From men of the world, whose portion is in this life, And whose belly thou fillest with thy treasure: They are satisfied with children, And leave the rest of their substance to their babes.

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Psalm 17:14 in other translations

from men by your hand, Yahweh,
from men of the world, whose portion is in this life.
You fill the belly of your cherished ones.
Your sons have plenty,
and they store up wealth for their children.

Psalm 17:14 · World English Bible

Psalm 17:14 in context

  1. 12He is like a lion that is greedy of his prey, And as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
  2. 13Arise, O Jehovah, Confront him, cast him down: Deliver my soul from the wicked by thy sword;
  3. 14From men by thy hand, O Jehovah, From men of the world, whose portion is in this life, And whose belly thou fillest with thy treasure: They are satisfied with children, And leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
  4. 15As for me, I shall behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with beholding thy form.