David was used to people plotting against him, even his own children. They devised plans and spoke badly about him.
We can long for a life free from trouble and aggro. This will not happen until Christ returns, so in the meantime we need to learn to live in this world as it is. David shows us how to do this, and the primary thing that he did was to call upon the Lord. We should remember too the example of Jesus Himself. People were constantly plotting against Him, and of course eventually killed Him. Yet He remained calm and in command in all circumstances, even on the cross itself.
We call upon the Lord, and His mercy is the grounds for our protection.
David calls for the plans of the wicked to completely backfire. David closes his prayer with an affirmation of the justice of the Lord and His concern for the needy. We may experience all sorts of difficulties, but deep down a trust and confidence in the Lord's goodness and mercy should assure us.
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