The prayer may be regarded as showing (1) the right spirit, (2) the right method, (3) the right purpose, of life.
I. In pointing out the right spirit of life, we see humility, dependence, ignorance of the future, etc.
II. The right method of life is based on (1) devotion; (2) trust in God; (3) continuous prayer for help.
III. The right purpose of life is to traverse the whole way of righteousness, that our footsteps slip not, that every step of the journey be taken safely and successfully.
Parker, City Temple,vol. i., p. 60.
References: Psalms 17:7. Spurgeon, Morning by Morning,p. 141.Psalms 17:8. Ibid., Sermons,vol. xv., No. 904; F. V. Brown, Christian World Pulpit,vol. ix., p. 190; G. Bainton, Ibid.,vol. xxi., p. 244.