Study note

Psalm 7:1–17

This psalm includes the following:

  • A lament (Psalm 7:1–2): The psalmist cries out to God for help and protection from enemies.

  • An oath of innocence (Psalm 7:3–5): The psalmist declares that he has done no wrong and maintains his integrity.

  • A call for God's justice (Psalm 7:6–9): He asks God to act against evildoers and defend the righteous.

  • An affirmation of God’s just kingship (Psalm 7:10–16): The psalmist praises God as a fair judge who rules the world rightly.

  • A concluding hymn of praise (Psalm 7:17): The psalmist ends with a song of thanksgiving, honoring God’s righteousness and deliverance.