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 (GNV)
Geneva Bible 1599 (public domain)
The Lord Is a Righteous Judge
1Shigaion of Dauid, which he sang unto the Lord, concerning the wordes of Chush the sonne of Iemini. O Lord my God, in thee I put my trust: saue me from all that persecute me, and deliuer me, 2Least he deuoure my soule like a lion, and teare it in pieces, while there is none to helpe. 3O Lord my God, if I haue done this thing, if there be any wickednes in mine handes, 4If I haue rewarded euill vnto him that had peace with mee, (yea I haue deliuered him that vexed me without cause) 5Then let the enemie persecute my soule and take it: yea, let him treade my life downe vpon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah. 6Arise, O Lord, in thy wrath, and lift vp thy selfe against the rage of mine enemies, and awake for mee according to the iudgement that thou hast appointed. 7So shall the Congregation of the people compasse thee about: for their sakes therefore returne on hie. 8The Lord shall iudge the people: Iudge thou me, O Lord, according to my righteousnesse, and according to mine innocencie, that is in mee. 9Oh let the malice of the wicked come to an ende: but guide thou the iust: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reines. 10My defence is in God, who preserueth the vpright in heart. 11God iudgeth the righteous, and him that contemneth God euery day. 12Except he turne, he hath whet his sword: he hath bent his bowe and made it readie. 13Hee hath also prepared him deadly weapons: hee will ordeine his arrowes for them that persecute me. 14Beholde, hee shall trauaile with wickednes: for he hath conceiued mischiefe, but he shall bring foorth a lye. 15Hee hath made a pitte and digged it, and is fallen into the pit that he made. 16His mischiefe shall returne vpon his owne head, and his crueltie shall fall vpon his owne pate. 17I wil praise the Lord according to his righteousnes, and will sing praise to the Name of the Lord most high.