Psalms 27:11

"Teach me thy way, O Jehovah;

And lead me in a plain path,

Because of mine enemies,

Deliver me not over to the will of my adversaries;

For false witnesses are risen up against me,

And such as breathe out cruelty."

"Because of mine enemies" (Psalms 27:11). These do not appear to be enemies of the nation, but David's personal enemies, hence the conclusion of many that some internal disorder such as the rebellion of Absalom was the situation that precipitated this impassioned plea of David for help.

"Lead me in a plain path" (Psalms 27:11). "David is very much in the world and the prayer for a level path (or plain path) is not for comfort, but for sure progress. As a moral term, `a plain path' implies what is right, or straight."[15]

"False witnesses are risen up against me" (Psalms 27:12). In the times of Absalom, David did indeed come very near to losing his kingdom. Even Abiathar, David's skilled counselor, had sided with Absalom; and all kinds of untruthful tales were circulated against David by those trying to unseat him as King.