Psalms 35
A Prayer For Protection From Enemies
We find in this Psalm the cry of distress, in the petition of a man falsely accused. It may well date from the time when David was being pursued by Saul. We see David as a warrior, a witness and a worshiper. He first realizes that it is almost impossible to fight against gossip. People he had …
David Pleads for Deliverance from his Enemies
Slanderers had stripped David of his honor and his character. They had lied and misrepresented him to the point that his good name was gone, and his reputation was ruined (vv. 15-16). David told the Lord how he was innocent and asked the Lord to vindicate him (v. 17). He told the Lord …