Psalm, 7

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In Psalm 7, David cries out to the Lord for protection from his enemies who are pursuing him. He trusts in the Lord's righteous judgment and asks Him to defend him from those who seek to harm him. David exalts the Lord, recognizing Him as the only source of refuge and strength.

Psalm, 7

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2
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Bible version

The Lord is our Protector

1 {Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite.} O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:
2 Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.
3 O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;
4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)
5 Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah.
6 Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine enemies: and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast commanded.
7 So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore return thou on high.
8 The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.
9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
10 My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart.
11 God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.
12 If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.
13 He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.
14 Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
15 He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.
16 His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.
17 I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.

Commentary

This psalm is a powerful statement of trust and faith in the Lord's protection. David's enemies are closing in, and he is in a place of great danger. Yet, he does not give in to fear or despair. Instead, he boldly declares his innocence and trust in the Lord's judgment. David recognizes that the Lord is the source of his strength and salvation, and that there is no other refuge besides Him. The psalm is a powerful reminder that, no matter how dire our circumstances may be, we can always turn to the Lord for help and protection. Like David, we can have faith that the Lord will defend us from our enemies and deliver us from harm. As we read and reflect on this psalm, let us be inspired by David's unwavering trust in the Lord and his recognition of God's righteous judgment. May we too seek refuge in the Lord and find strength in His protection.

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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Psalm, chapter 7 it would take approximately 2 minutes to finish.

There are 17 verses in Psalm, chapter 7.