Chapter 57

David, when he fled from Saul.  So we are going back in time a little, as did the prayer of David in 22.  Also note that this is a Psalm of David in Book 2.  So there are a number of exceptions.  And what does it mean when it says "According to Do Not Destroy"? 

1st stanza, A plea to God for mercy.

2nd, One verse, shows figuratively that David was surrounded by many dangers.  Deadly dangers.

3rd, One verse, Conspiracy against David by his enemies has led to their own fall.

4th, David promises to give thanks to God before all peoples.  I believe this means David will make it known that his successes, his victories, and the state of his kingdom is all because of God.  He will proclaim God, not proclaim himself.

5th, The closing.  To God be the Glory.

2021 - David surely is an example of how to trust God in the worst of times.  He was hiding in a cave from the King - from the government that was out to kill him.  Yet he looked to God for protection and salvation.  God is what he trusted, and surely he must have lived his days one at a time, and always ready for anything.  A very trying way to live.