He redeems my soul in safety from the battle that I wage, for many are arrayed against me.
18 He hath redeemed my soul into peace Those who read the two preceding verses in the perfect instead of the future tense, are apparently led to this by considering that David here proves his former prayers to have been answered, from the fact of deliverance having been granted. But there is no difficulty involved in adopting the other reading.
He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me. The deliverance has come. Joab has routed the rebels. The Lord has justified the cause of his anointed. Faith sees as well as foresees; to her foresight is sight. He is not only safe but serene, delivered in peace—peace in his inmost soul. For there were many with me; many contending against me.
Whoever calls on the Lord in a right manner shall be saved. Pray fervently, with all that is within you, and pray often: evening, morning, and at noon. Those who neglect acquaintance with God until trouble comes lose the benefit of constant practice; the wheels of prayer must be already turning when distress finds you.
AI summary
Commenting on Psalm 55:16-23