This is what David says when he is in deep trouble, possibly hiding out from Saul.

“O God listen to my complaint. Protect my life from my enemies’ threats. Hide me from the plots of this evil mob, from this gang of wrong doers. They sharpen their tonues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows.

They shoot from ambush at the innocent, attacking suddenly and fearlessly.” Psalm 64:1-4

“Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell you what He did for me.

For I cried out to Him for help, praising Him AS I SPOKE. (as he cried out for help)

If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.

But God DID listen! He paid attention to my prayer.

Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or withdraw His unfailing love from me.” Psalm 66:16-20

“O God, listen to my cry! Hear my prayer! From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering Rock of safety, for you are my safe Refuge, a Fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.

Let me live forever in Your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of Your wings!” Psalm 61:1-4

“I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from Him. He alone is my Rock and my Salvation, my Fortress where I will never be shaken.

Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope (the assurance of a sure thing) is in Him.

He alone is my Rock and my Salvation, my Fortress where I will not be shaken.

My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my Refuge, a Rock where no enemy can reach me. ( repeats himself twice to make a point)

Oh my people, trust in Him at ALL times. Pour out your heart to Him, for God is our Refuge.” Psalm 62:1-2, 5-8

David runs to God first, he cries to Him for help, he confesses his sin, he praises God while things are still bad, he relies on God completely, he leans on God, he claims God as His refuge and Fortress.

He exhorts us to do the same.

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