David pleads for help, when there is no other resource.
He appeals to God's faithfulness and righteousness for help in a time of very deep trouble, Indeed he is crushed and beaten down.
But first, he acknowledges his position before God:
"enter not into judgement with your servant, for no one living is righteous before you. "
"David has measured his own heart in the sight of God and has learned that no one can pretend to be righteous at the bar of God's judgement." (RSB study note on verse 2.)
He pleads his case, complaining that te enemy has pursued him to the point of being crushed and like one dead, and his spirit faints, and his heart is appalled. David recalls a time when it wasn't so, and meditates on all that God has done, and in response stretches out his hands to his Maker, desiring His help and presence like the earth thirsts for water in a parched land.
He pleads for a quick answer because the situation is desperate and intense. He asks for a sure
answer by morning....but not only does he want deliverance, he asks for guidance also: "Make me know the way I should go, " and "Teach me to do Your will..." God's ways are righteous and His path is level.
God will rescue David.....for His own name's sake, and in his righteousness will deliver him from trouble. His steadfast love will rescue him from his enemies, and will destroy those who are not His servants.
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