I was thinking this morning about the gift of song. How wonderful that David had the gift of poetry and music to express his deepest feelings. What an encouragement they are! I wish we could know the tunes to these song.....as music so often lends to the meaning and feeling of the words.
Here David is lamenting the assault of the wicked primarily with their words.
Before anything else, he runs to God for help....asking that fear of them or their success not overwhelm or immobilize him. God is his refuge.....a very present help in trouble.....and He is implored to hide and protect from the bitter words that work like arrows.
He describes a scene of ambush, as they, like a hunter, quietly and stealthily draw the bow and fit the arrow to shoot at the unsuspecting, innocent target. They have put much thought and effort into the plan, and feel no shame or regret. Indeed they convince themselves that God does not see, and take pride in their abilities.
Suddenly, they shoot! (v.4b)
then........
Suddenly, God shoots them, and they are wounded! (v.7b)
Indeed, He does see, and indeed their abilities have failed them. They didn't count on God intervening. He uses their own words to take them down.
All will see His judgement upon them, and this will elicit a proper fear and awe of Him.
The righteous will be glad when they see God's judgement upon the enemy. Not because of a desire to see the demise of another, but because God, their refuge, is trustworthy.
He is true to His word, and steadfast in His love.
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