This psalm isn't attributed to David, but follows the Davidic pattern of calling out to the Lord in his distress! But then look at the last part of the verse, "and he answers me". It is normal for us to experience distress. This is not a lack of faith. Faith comes in in how we react to the distress. We should call upon the Lord, and then we should learn from the help that we receive, so that like Paul we gradually learn to be content in all circumstances.
The particular danger that the psalmist was experiencing was false accusations. People were lying about him and being deceitful. These situations are deeply distressing and unpleasant, but the one in greatest trouble is the one who is telling lies or being deceitful. For God is judge of all the earth, and He sees everything. Everyone will eventually be called to give an account.
Meshak and Kedar were in Asia Minor, so the psalmist felt far from home. We live in an increasingly unchristian country and can feel like we are living in an alien world.
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