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Why does Psalm 17:8 ask God to treat the psalmist as “the apple of Your eye” if God is supposed to be impartial (Deuteronomy 10:17)? What does "Apple of God's Eye" mean? How can one find refuge under His wings?

Psalms 17:8 In-Context 6 I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. 7 Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.

Watch me with the very pupil of your eye! Hide me in the protection of your wings, Protect me as you would your very own eyes; hide me in the shadow of your wings. The earth shook and trembled: the foundations of the mountains were troubled and were moved, because he was angry with them. Protect me like the pupil of your eye.

What does Psalm 17:8 mean? The language in this verse contains two images, both of which are significant; both are frequently used even outside of Scripture. These two phrases combine into a beautiful expression of God's caring love. In Hebrew, the word i'son most simply refers to "blackness" or "darkness."

Keep me as the apple, the daughter of the eye; In shadow of Thy wings thou dost hide me. Psalm 17:8 Additional Translations ...

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8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, 9 From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about. 10 They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.

Psalm 17:8 Study Bible: Keep me as the apple of your eye. Hide me under the shadow of your wings, The phrase "apple of Your eye" refers to something precious and highly valued. In ancient Hebrew culture, the "apple" of the eye was considered the pupil, a vital and sensitive part of the body, indicating protection and care.

Psalms 17:8-9 Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings from the wicked who are out to destroy me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.... Read verse in New International Version