Overview: NET, The psalmist, probably speaking on behalf of Israel or Judah, praises God for delivering him from hostile nations. He celebrates God’s sovereignty and justice, and calls on others to join him in boasting of God’s greatness.
In v.1-10, David recalled what God has done to his enemies.
9:5 You terrified the nations with your battle cry;
you destroyed the wicked;
you permanently wiped out all memory of them.
9:6 The enemy’s cities have been reduced to permanent ruins;
you destroyed their cities;
all memory of the enemies has perished.
Therefore, David concluded in v.9-10 that Israel seemed to be oppressed now, but if they kept being the loyal followers God will not abandon them and helped them.
9:10 Your loyal followers trust in you,
for you, LORD, do not abandon those who seek your help.
Starting from v.11-20 David's focus is on the oppressed. He was so sure that God will not forget the oppressed and the the enemies will fell when the oppressed pray v.13-15. Note the relationship between our prayer and the falling of the enemy.
9:13 when they prayed:
“Have mercy on me, LORD!
See how I am oppressed by those who hate me,
O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death!
9:14 Then I will tell about all your praiseworthy acts;
in the gates of Daughter Zion I will rejoice because of your deliverance.”
9:15 The nations fell into the pit they had made;
their feet were caught in the net they had hidden. Contrast with the permanent wiping off of the enemies v.5-6 the oppressed will not be permanently be ignored
v.18 for the needy are not permanently ignored,
the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed.
Reflection: This is the time to turn and be the loyal followers of God. Seek His help. Start praying and the enemies will fall. The presence situation seems like we are the oppressed and the enemies pressing against us, but it will not be permanent because we saw what God done in the past.
Audrey
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