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David is a Man After God’s Own Heart
This psalm is a prayer of David as he was surrounded by enemies but encouraged by his faith in God.  Danger was pressing in on him, so help from the Lord was urgently needed. He would not  have been a man after God’s own heart, had he not been a man of prayer. Som …

David Describes Those Who Falsely Accuse Him
It is not easy to live righteously, even when things are going well (vv. 6-9). It is especially hard when we are being persecuted and being falsely accused. Only the Lord, as He directs us through  His Word, can keep us having right thoughts and right action. The same loving …