Warren Wiersbe BE Bible Study Series – 3. The Finishing Point–Praise to the Lord (vv. 5-7).
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3. The Finishing Point–Praise to the Lord (vv. 5-7).

3. The Finishing Point–Praise to the Lord (vv. 5-7). Twice David had opportunity to slay Saul but refrained from doing so, for he knew that God would one day deal with the rebellious king (see 1 Sam. 26:8-11). “He will pay back evil to my enemies” (v. 5 ab). (See 7:15-16; 35:7-8; Prov. 26:27; 28:10; 29:6.) David was away from the sanctuary, but he lifted his voice in praise to God, and his words were like a freewill offering to the Lord (Heb. 13:15). In verses 1-6, David spoke directly to the Lord, but in verse 7, he spoke to those around him and gave witness to the blessing of the Lord. His words revealed his faith, for he spoke of his deliverance as already completed as he looked calmly at his enemies (22:17; 59:10; 92:11; 118:7). David had more suffering and peril to experience before he would ascend the throne, but he was confident that the Lord would see him through–and He did!