Psalms 7
Psalms 7 is part of “Book I: The Genesis Book” (1–41) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 7 summary
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 (Psa 7:1, Psa 7:2). II.
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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 (Psa 7:1, Psa 7:2). II. He appeals to God concerning his innocency as to those things whereof he was accused (Psa 7:3-5). III. He prays to God to plead his cause and judge for him against his persecutors (Psa 7:6-9). IV. He expresses his confidence in God that he would do so, and would return the mischief upon the head of those that designed it against him (Psa 7:10-16). V. He promises to give God the glory of his deliverance (Psa 7:17). In this David was a type of Christ, who was himself, and still is in his members, thus injured, but will certainly be righted at last. Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the Lord, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite.
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Psalms 7 (ASV)
American Standard Version (public domain)
The Lord Is a Righteous Judge
1Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto Jehovah, concerning the words of Cush a Benjamite. O Jehovah my God, in thee do I take refuge: Save me from all them that pursue me, and deliver me, 2Lest they tear my soul like a lion, Rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver. 3O Jehovah my God, if I have done this; If there be iniquity in my hands; 4If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me (Yea, I have delivered him that without cause was mine adversary); 5Let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it; Yea, let him tread my life down to the earth, And lay my glory in the dust. [Selah 6Arise, O Jehovah, in thine anger; Lift up thyself against the rage of mine adversaries, And awake for me; thou hast commanded judgment. 7And let the congregation of the peoples compass thee about; And over them return thou on high. 8Jehovah ministereth judgment to the peoples: Judge me, O Jehovah, according to my righteousness, and to mine integrity that is in me. 9Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish thou the righteous: For the righteous God trieth the minds and hearts. 10My shield is with God, Who saveth the upright in heart. 11God is a righteous judge, Yea, a God that hath indignation every day. 12If a man turn not, he will whet his sword; He hath bent his bow, and made it ready; 13He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; He maketh his arrows fiery [shafts]. 14Behold, he travaileth with iniquity; Yea, he hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood. 15He hath made a pit, and digged it, And is fallen into the ditch which he made. 16His mischief shall return upon his own head, And his violence shall come down upon his own pate. 17I will give thanks unto Jehovah according to his righteousness, And will sing praise to the name of Jehovah Most High.