David composed the words of this song to the LORD the very day the LORD delivered him from the domination of all of his enemies, including from Saul's hands.

Therefore, since the children have flesh and blood, he himself also shared the same things, so that by his death he might destroy the one who has the power of death (that is, the Devil)

Them

You have made my enemies turn their back to me, and I will destroy those who hate me.

Be gracious to me, LORD, take note of my affliction, because of those who hate me. You snatch me away from the gates of death,

Look how many enemies I have gained! They hate me with a vicious hatred.

Those who hate me without cause are more than the hairs of my head. My persecutors are mighty, and they want to destroy me. Must I be forced to return what I did not steal?

With the LORD beside me as my helper, I will triumph over those who hate me.

His anger tears me in his persistent resentment against me; he gnashes his teeth at me. My adversary glares at me.

But the citizens of his country hated him and sent a delegation to follow him and to announce, "We don't want this man to rule over us!'

They were

All my bones will say, "LORD, who is like you? Who delivers the weak from the one who is stronger than he, and the weak and the needy from the one who wants to rob him?"

Finally, be strong in the Lord, relying on his mighty strength.

General references

Indeed, you oppressed me so much that I nearly fell, but the LORD helped me.