Arise, O LORD! Confront him, subdue him! Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword,
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
"Arise, O Lord." The more furious the attack, the more fervent the Psalmist's prayer. His eye rests singly upon the Almighty, and he feels that God has but to rise from the seat of his patience, and the work will be performed at once. Let the lion spring upon us, if Jehovah steps between we need no better defence.
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