In Psalm 54, David outlines a problem he is currently facing. Those who seek his life (King Saul) were told where David was hiding. In this psalm, David pours out a prayer to God for protection. In these lines, He looks for comfort in God's name, strength, help and justice. Becuase of these qualities, David is confident that God will deliver him from all trouble.
Psalm 55 is David's lyric response to the betrayal of friends and close associates. The hurt is plainly heard in his psalm as he describes the treachery that has taken place. In spite of this painful situation, David promises to keep his eyes firmly fixed upon God, Who will never betray or disappoint. He asks this faithful covenant God to repay the deeds of those who have dealt unkindly with David.
Psalm 56 was written while David was a captive of the Philistines. I don't think I would be writing songs while held captive by the enemy, but David does! This song reminds David that God is the one to trust in times of peril - in fact, whenever David is afraid is when his trust in God is most necessary. With God assisting, what can mortal man do? God knows all David's actions and thoughts; and will keep His promises of safety and deliverance to David.
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