Psalm 140 Commentary
This psalm may be titled, “Prayer for protection against the Wicked”. You would think David was part of the class, together with Peter, when the LORD Jesus Christ taught his disciples how to pray!
An important part of the lecture was an instruction to ask the LORD for deliverance from the evil one.
While David’s petition is about deliverance from wicked men and women, the Lord’s Prayer is about protection from the wicked one, or the evil one. It is singular.
The picture is that the evil one of the New Testament is behind the many evildoers of David’s time. He is their father!
He is the factory of violence, evil plans, arrogance, war, evil snares, and deadly poison. The imagery is powerful and instructive!
David cries out to God, but the New Testament instructs the saint to simply ask. Of course, it’s because the saint addresses his or her Father. The difference is in the relationship!
There is war, but there is also a trap. The battle can often be physical and largely known. On the other hand, traps are hidden but real.
Evil plans are devised. It is never a thoughtless eruption of wickedness!
Because we know so much about David, it is easy for us to understand this psalm. He is a highly skilled military general. Was he flattered by his exploits with Goliath, a lion, or a bear? No. We know the Spirit of the LORD came upon him in power in the manner of Samson or Gideon. David always knew the victories weren’t about him.
The David we see here is completely dependent on the LORD God. It isn’t about human effort!
Let the saint know that it is only by asking God for help that one can find real protection – God’s protection.
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