John Trapp on Psalms 17:13

Verſ. 13. Ariſe, O Lord, diſappoint him] Anticipa faciem ejus, that is, that raging and ravening Lion; ſtep between me and him, and ſtop his fury, defeat his purpoſe, and diſable his power.

Which is thy Sword] As Aſſyria is called the Rod of his Wrath. Attilas ſtiled himſelf, Orbis flagellum, the wrath of God, and the ſcourge of the World, Turk, Hiſt. So Tamerlan was commonly called, The Wrath of God, and Terrour of the world. Some render it, by thy Sword, i.e. or thy might and power. See Job 40.41. or by thy Word execute thy judgement.