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Rescuing the Poor and Needy
Psa 35:1-17
This psalm dates from the Sauline persecution, or else from the disturbed condition of the kingdom in David’s later years. Each of the three divisions into which the psalm naturally falls ends with praise, Psa 35:9; Psa 35:18; Psa 35:28.
Throughout the psalm we meet with strong imprecations on the wicked. The spirit of the New Testament inculcates a higher law of love and forgiveness, Luk 9:55-56. Therefore our Lord rebuked His Apostles when they called for fire from heaven. He said: “You do not understand that you have passed out of the Old Covenant into the New.” It has been suggested that the maledictions of these verses should be read as predictions. Thus, “Let them be confounded” would read, “They will be confounded.” “Their way will be dark and slippery.” “The angel of the Lord will oppose them,” etc.
What a thrill passes through the soul when God whispers the assurance, I am thy salvation! “Who is like unto thee!” Exo 15:11.