He is like a lion eager to tear, as a young lion lurking in ambush.
David protests his innocence here, he was falsely charged with treason against Saul, yet brought no deceit to his prayer. He asks God to be his judge and to render sentence in his favor, since his righteous cause deserves a hearing before the throne of mercy.
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Commenting on Psalm 17:1-15
Lions are not more greedy, nor their ways more cunning than are Satan and his helpers when engaged against the children of God. The blood of souls the adversary thirsts after, and all his strength and craft are exerted to the utmost to satisfy his detestable appetite.
Guard me as the apple of Your eye, hidden under Your wings where none can reach me. Those who keep Your law as the apple of their eye may expect You to keep them the same way. Nature herself teaches us to defend the eye; how much more will God shield those committed to His care.
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Commenting on Psalm 17:8-15