Psalms 7:1-2

1. Petition for rescue 7:1-2

On the basis of God’s protection of those who trust in Him, David asked for protection from those who were pursuing him, perhaps Saul’s men (cf. 1 Samuel 22:8; 1 Samuel 24:9; 1 Samuel 26:19). He felt like a helpless lamb that a powerful, ferocious lion was about to tear apart (cf. Psalms 10:9; Psalms 17:12; Psalms 22:13; Psalms 22:21; Psalms 35:17; Psalms 57:4; Psalms 58:6). He believed no one but God could rescue him. The idea of God rescuing His own is a common one in the psalms.