In Psalm 35, David asks God to be his defender. David has well treated those who now mistreat him. In response to his kindness, they have returned hatred and sorrow. Yet, David does not retaliate; instead, he allows God to reward that which is right. In doing this, David allows God to demonstrate His power as Sovereign, and places his own earthly kingship in the background.
Psalm 36 contrasts man's wickedness to God's sinless condition. There is no fear of God in the heart of the wicked, he only thinks of more ways to conduct his evil plans. By contrast, God's goodness stretches across the sky and the rivers run with His pleasures. David states that his desire is to align himself with God's reputation so that he does not suffer the fate of those who plot against God.
No comments:
Post a Comment