Dear RTB’ers,
I’m trying to imagine the time frame in which this Psalm was written. There’s a lot of “the wicked against the righteous”, including wickedness in the rulers writing the laws (v. 20). Strikes me as one or more of the many unrighteous kings after Rehoboam. The psalmist is simply seeking God’s justice against their evil deeds, and he feels their oppression particularly against those who are weakest – They kill the widow and the sojourner, and murder the fatherless… (v. 6a).
Three encouragements for us:
Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O Lord… (v. 12a).
For the Lord will not forsake His people; He will not abandon His heritage… (v. 14).
When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your comfort delights my soul. (v. 19, NASB)
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? (Psalm 118:6) Rest. Relax. Enjoy.
Blessings.
Fred