David is appealing to God’s court of justice to deliver him from the schemes of the enemy. This psalm relates to the persistent attempts by King Saul to hunt down David, hence the title concerning Cush, a Benjamite (though we don’t know who this Cush is). Saul was ill-informed that David wanted to seize his throne (1 Sam 24:9-11).
David began his psalm or song with these words:
“O LORD my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me, or they will tear me like a lion and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me.” (v1-2)
When we want protection from the influence of ungodly people, the first thing we have to recognise is that God is our refuge (Ps 46:1). Sometimes, we feel that we need a safe place to hide from evil attacks against us. But nothing like hiding in God’s secret place (Ps 91:1). What this means is that we need to turn to God each time accusations are hurled against us. God's invisible shield of protection surrounds the righteous (Job 1:10).
David recognises also that if there’s iniquity within him, he deserves to be taken to task (v3-5). But he appeals to God based on his own integrity of heart (v8); he had no intention to neither kill Saul nor usurp his throne prematurely. God is certainly mighty to save and deliver the upright of heart (v10). The wicked will not prosper in their evil schemes but instead will fall into their own traps (v14-16).
David ends with praise to the righteous God who would be just in his judgment (v11,17).
Are you fearful and in need of God’s protection? Start praying the prayer of David and ask God to help you search your own heart in the matter at hand.
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