Psalms 140:1-13

Contents: The malice of enemies and prayer for preservation.

Characters: God, David.

Conclusion: Those are safe whom God preserves. In Him believers may count upon security against all real enemies.

Key Word: Preservation, Psalms 140:1; Psalms 140:4.

Strong Verses: Psalms 140:7; Psalms 140:12.

Striking Facts: David is here a type of Christ in that he suffered before his reign and was humbled before he was exalted. As there were many who valued Him, so there were many who hated Him, and those who could not agree in anything else joined themselves faithfully together to persecute Christ.