Psalms 7:1

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Key Reflection

Psalm 7:1, "A Psalm of David. I will take refuge in the LORD; how can you say to my soul, 'Flee like a bird to your mountain,' when troubles come"? This verse opens with an invocation of David's trust in God as his refuge and calls into question the advice given by someone who suggests fleeing in times of trouble. The cultural context is significant: in ancient Near Eastern societies, fleeing was often seen as shameful or weak. By invoking this imagery, David underscores his unwavering faith that God's protection surpasses any earthly sanctuary, highlighting the strength and reliability of divine providence over human counsel.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust -The psalm opens with an expression of strong confidence in God. The psalmist addresses Yahweh as his God, and says that in him he trusts or confides. The word rendered trust -חסהchâsâh- means “to flee;” to flee to a place; to take shelter; and is applied to taking shelter under the shadow or protection of oneJudges 9:15;Isaiah 30:2;Psalms 57:1;Psalms 61:4. The idea here is, that in his troubles he fled to God as a refuge, and felt safe under his protection. Save me from all them that persecute me -That is, protect my life; rescue me from their power.

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