They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.
David fled into Judah's wilderness to escape Saul's murderous pursuit, and this psalm gathers his pious meditations and vows made under such severe trials. Some place it during Absalom's rebellion, but the desert setting and David's peril fit the Saul years best, even though he calls himself king, expressing his confident faith that God would fulfill His promise to raise him to the throne.
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Commenting on Psalm 63:1-11
They that take the sword shall perish with the sword; their own blood gushes forth when evil's day comes at last. Unburied and unhonoured, they become carrion for foxes, too mean for lions, fit only for the dogs of war. Justice bares her avenging sword before all eyes, even here in this world.
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In God's shadow I rejoice, under His wings, like chicks running to the hen for warmth and safety when frightened, I find shelter and refreshment. My confidence rests on His past mercy: He has been my help when all other helpers failed, so I will trust Him for the future with delight and holy joy.
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Commenting on Psalm 63:7-11