David prays for safety from his enemies in Psalm 57. He cries out for mercy and protection. He is also comforted when remembering God's faithfulness and mercy; it steadies his soul and gives him strength to continue.
David's theme in Psalm 58 is judgment. He reminds himself of God's impending judgment of all mankind, and that this judgment will find favorably for the righteous and disapprovingly for the wicked. The judgment of the wicked is briefly described as violent, complete and unrelenting. The comfort in all this is that God will greatly reward the righteous.
The title of Psalm 59 tells the reader this was penned while David's house was under surveillance by those attempting to kill David. David asks for deliverance from those who seek to take his life for unjust reasons; and further asks God to show no mercy to those who are wicked in their belief that their actions will go unpunished by God. David does not pray for his own advancement, but rather "let them know that God rules in Jacob to the ends of the earth." He rejoices in God's power, mercy and strength as his only defense.
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