14 From men by thine [a]hand, O Lord, from men [b]of the world, who have their [c]portion in this life, whose bellies thou fillest with thine hid treasure: their children have enough, and leave the rest of their substance for their children.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 17:14 By thine heavenly power.
  2. Psalm 17:14 Or, whose tyranny hath too long endured.
  3. Psalm 17:14 And feel not the smart that God’s children oft times do.

14 By your hand save me from such people, Lord,
    from those of this world(A) whose reward is in this life.(B)
May what you have stored up for the wicked fill their bellies;
    may their children gorge themselves on it,
    and may there be leftovers(C) for their little ones.

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14 From men which are thy hand, O Lord, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.

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