This psalm was written by David. The theme for this psalm is God's righteousness and justice. At first glance, it seems that David was praising God for something that had happened. But verse 13 seems to imply that he was actually near death and being pursued by his enemies. If this were true, it means that David wrote this psalm in the midst of great despair. Yet, in this despair, he was able to praise God for things that had not happened. His trust was so great that he was sure that God will hear him.

The psalm begins with a promise to thank God for the great things he will do. This is faith! Even when things seem otherwise, we have confidence in God's justice and righteousness. We know that God hears us and that he will not abandon us.

David was probably being pursued unjustly. Even when his enemies are before him and looked stronger than him, David knew in his heart that God will protect him. David looked back at what happened in his life - of what the Lord did for him in his life. God destroyed all his enemies.

In life, we too look back and see what God had done. We look at our experiences and base our conclusions on that. If God was righteous before, he will be righteous again. The wicked are destroyed completely. They are not remembered. But God reigns forever. He is consistent in his works. If God saved before, he will save again.

David did not trust in his might, nor did he trust in his forces. He trusted in God. He said, "The Lord will be a high tower for the oppressed in times of trouble". David ran to God in his time of need. He speaks of God as doing something in the present: The Lord has "not forsaken those who seek" him. God did not forsake those who sought him, he will not forsake those who will seek him. He does this for one purpose - that we may praise him and tell others about him.

David again speaks of those who plot evil. They will fall into their own trap. This is how we will know that God intervenes. The wicked shall go back to the dead while the Lord shall remember the needy and the poor.

The psalm ends with David asking God to rise up and judge the nations. There is a prayer to let the nations know that they are only humans.

The tone of the psalm is one of trust in God. It reminds us of our place before God. We are not God. We will be held accountable before him. So there is really no need to be arrogant. We need to trust in him. When one is overwhelmed by his enemies, there is only one place to run for sure protection. God will intervene.