A call for a righteous God to judge between right and wrong.

1–2 David’s appeal for deliverance
3–5 David testifies of his righteousness
6–11 David’s call for justice
12–16 David declares God’s judgment on the wicked
17 David’s praise of thanksgiving

• How is David’s testimony here (vv. 3–5) consistent with the Mosaic Law?
• How does verse 9 summarize the entire Psalm?
• In times of distress, what did David do? What did he not do? What application can you make from this?