Psalms 7:1
A meditation by David, which he sang to the Lord, concerning the words of Cush, the Benjamite.Lord, my God, I take refuge in you.Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me,
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:
In Context
2lest they tear apart my soul like a lion,ripping it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.
Cross References
2 Samuel 16:1When David was a little past the top, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of donkeys saddled, and on them two hundred loaves of bread, and one hundred clusters of raisins, and one hundred summer fruits, and a bottle of wine.
Psalms 11:1For the Chief Musician. By David.In the Lord, I take refuge.How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain!"
Psalms 13:5But I trust in your loving kindness.My heart rejoices in your salvation.
Psalms 18:2The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer;my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge;my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
Psalms 25:2My God,BETI have trusted in you.Do not let me be shamed.Do not let my enemies triumph over me.GIMEL
Psalms 30:2Lord my God, I cried to you,and you have healed me.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 7:1
It appears by the title that this psalm was penned with a particular reference to the malicious imputations that David was unjustly laid under by some of his enemies. Being thus wronged, I. He applies to God for favour, ver. 1, 2 . II. He appeals to God concerning his innocency as to those things whereof he was accused, ver. 3-5 . III. He prays to God to plead his cause and judge for him against his persecutors, ver. 6-9 . IV. He expresses his confidence in God that he would do so, and would return the mischief… Read the whole commentary →