David was surrounded by many strong enemies, and his strength was sapped. This was true to such an extent that he was on the edge of death.
Verses 16-18 are obviously looking forward to what actually happened on the cross. Jesus' feet and hands were pierced, people did stare at him, and they did cast lots for his clothes.
Even in the midst of this David declares that the Lord is his strength, and calls upon God not to be far from him. Remember from the earlier verses that it feels to David that God has abandoned him, but David lives by faith not by feelings. We should not be afraid of our feelings, and should not pretend that we do not have them, but we should not live out of them.
David declares that he will declare the name of the Lord to the people, he is looking forward to the time when God does rescue him, and the glory that this will bring to the Lord. In the midst of trouble we too should look forward to the day of victory.
The Psalm finishes with David declaring the victory of the Lord. No matter what we are going through, we can declare the victory of the Lord.
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