Psalms 32:1-5
The Joy of Forgiveness
Psalms 32:6-11
David Experiences Happiness And Relief From Guilt
Psalms 33:1-11
The Sovereignty of The LORD in Creation
Psalms 33:12-22
God is Still on The Throne
Psalms 34:1-7
David Determines to Serve The Lord No Matter What Happens
Psalms 34:8-14
Respect The Lord And Do Good Instead of Evil
Psalms 34:15-22
The Lord is Close to The Broken Hearted
Psalms 35:1-10
A Prayer For Protection From Enemies
Psalms 35:11-21
David Pleads For Deliverence From Those Who Hated Him
Psalms 35:22-28
Prayer That The Wicked Won’t Triumph
Psalms 36:1-4
Human Sin And God’s Goodness
Psalms 36:5-12
David’s Prayers. Intercessions And Triumphs
Psalms 37:1-8
David Called For Trust Despite Evil Men
Psalms 37:9-17
The Wicked Will be Justly Punished
Psalms 37:18-29
The Lord Loves And Blesses The Just
Psalms 37:30-40
The Conflict of Good And Evil
A Prayer For Protection From Enemies
Psalms 35:1–10
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In this Psalm we see David as a warrior, a witness and a worshiper. He first of all realizes that it is almost impossible to fight against gossip. People he had thought were his friends were telling lies about him. A person can be destroyed by a malicious tongue easier than by a bullet. David intercedes with God to overthrow his enemies and rescue him from their evil devices. In spite of his kindness and sympathy his enemies hated and dealt deceitfully and cruelly with him.
David tells the Lord that he wants his foes to be:
David then expresses how he wants his fears to be dissolved by:
Application
It is so useless for me to fight against my enemies in this life. It is so much better to just turn them over to the Lord and let Him take care of them in His own time and in His own way.
Psalms 35:1-10 (English Standard Version)
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