May 11, 2010 Lesson 27 of Psalm 35

The psalm falls into three divisions, each ending with a promise to give God thanks. Discover these sections, and give to each an appropriate heading, summarizing its contents. Answer: First section: Those who pursue for my destruction. Second section: Those who lie to bring my downfall. Third section: Those who are arrogant over my destruction. Each of the sections ends with, as stated above, a praise. The first describes how the soul will rejoice. The second explains how David will rejoice in “the assembly.” The third tells how David will thank God continually.


David gives a vivid picture of the vigor, subtlety and malice of his persecutors, and reacts against them with equal vigor. What is the main cry of his heart, and on what grounds does he plead? In what respects is he an example to us? Answer: The main cry of his heart is for salvation or protection from those who seek to destroy him. I think one thing I have noticed is David he will thank God in any circumstance. I need to learn to do that more!!


Notes:
V 4-6. Concerning this and similar prayer in the Psalms, see NBD, p 984.
V 11-12. Malicious insinuations were made against David, which had never even entered his mind. Cf. 1 Sam 24:9, 17.