02.056. Psalm 56

Psalms 56:1-13 To the chief Musician upon Jonath-elem-rechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath. This psalm was penned by David, when the Philistines apprehended him in Gath, 1 Samuel 21:10-15. It contains, (1.) His earnest supplications to God for merciful protection, and deliverance from his enemies, who were barbarous, powerful, crafty, malicious, and restless, Psalms 56:1-2, Psalms 56:5-7. (2.) His assured confidence in God, as his own God, who had spoken good concerning him, and took particular notice of his grievances, Psalms 56:3-4, Psalms 56:8, Psalms 56:11. (3.) Firm hopes that his prayers should issue in the defeat of his enemies, and that his faith would set him above the slavish fears of men, Psalms 56:9-11; and that, while he paid his vows to God, he should have further occasion to praise the Lord, for what he had done, and would do for him, Psalms 56:12-13. Thus let me, in all my straits, have recourse to God. While his promises remain infallible, let me rejoice therein, and, without anxiety, cheerfully expect their fulfillment.