The speaker opens Psalm 17 by praising God and praying for transformation through His Word, then examines how David cries out to God as a righteous judge, trusting in divine vindication rather than human opinion. David’s confidence stems from a tested heart, a guarded mouth guided by Scripture, and total dependence on God, who protects His people like the apple of His eye—even in the midst of real danger, as seen in stories like Daniel in the lion’s den.
