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In Psalm 140:6-8, the psalmist declares: I said to the LORD, You are my God; give ear, O LORD, to the voice of my supplications (v. 6). Here, King David is demonstrating an intimate plea and personal relationship with God. He acknowledges that God alone is the One who can truly hear and respond. This act of trust points toward the kind of humble reliance Jesus also taught when urging His followers to pray and believe that their Father hears them (to learn more about sincere and trusting prayer to the Father, please read our commentary on Matthew 6:7-8). David’s words are both a declaration of loyalty and a cry for help, showing the depth of his dependence on God.
Next, David proclaims, O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle (v. 7). This reveals his confidence that the Sovereign Lord protects and rescues him. He depicts God as a defender who stands in the midst of conflict and shields him in times of danger. The phrase day of battle brings to mind literal and spiritual struggles (Ephesians 6:13), and David’s words portray a God who safeguards His people against the attacks of their enemies. Then he continues his plea: Do not grant, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote his evil device, that they not be exalted. Selah (v. 8). In these words, David petitions God to prevent the success of evil agendas, trusting that the Lord opposes destructive schemes and vindicates the righteous. It is a reminder that those who seek God’s justice can depend on Him to bring about fairness in His perfect timing.
Used with permission from TheBibleSays.com.
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