Psalm 7:1-17
A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjamite.
O Lord my God, in Thee I have taken refuge;
Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me,
[2] Lest he tear my soul like a lion,
Dragging me away, while there is none to deliver.
[3] O Lord my God, if I have done this,
If there is injustice in my hands,
[4] If I have rewarded evil to my friend,
Or have plundered him who without cause was my adversary,
[5] Let the enemy pursue my soul and overtake it;
And let him trample my life down to the ground,
And lay my glory in the dust.
Selah.
[6] Arise, O Lord, in Thine anger;
Lift up Thyself against the rage of my adversaries,
And arouse Thyself for me; Thou hast appointed judgment.
[7] And let the assembly of the peoples encompass Thee;
And over them return Thou on high.
[8] The Lord judges the peoples;
Vindicate me, O Lord, according to my righteousness and my integrity that is in me.
[9] O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous;
For the righteous God tries the hearts and minds.
[10] My shield is with God,
Who saves the upright in heart.
[11] God is a righteous judge,
And a God who has indignation every day.
[12] If a man does not repent, He will sharpen His sword;
He has bent His bow and made it ready.
[13] He has also prepared for Himself deadly weapons;
He makes His arrows fiery shafts.
[14] Behold, he travails with wickedness,
And he conceives mischief, and brings forth falsehood.
[15] He has dug a pit and hollowed it out,
And has fallen into the hole which he made.
[16] His mischief will return upon his own head,
And his violence will descend upon his own pate.
[17] I will give thanks to the Lord according to His righteousness,
And will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.
Psalm 7 - Psalm 7:1-17
Open It
A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjamite.
O Lord my God, in Thee I have taken refuge;
Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me,
[2] Lest he tear my soul like a lion,
Dragging me away, while there is none to deliver.
[3] O Lord my God, if I have done this,
If there is injustice in my hands,
[4] If I have rewarded evil to my friend,
Or have plundered him who without cause was my adversary,
[5] Let the enemy pursue my soul and overtake it;
And let him trample my life down to the ground,
And lay my glory in the dust.
Selah.
[6] Arise, O Lord, in Thine anger;
Lift up Thyself against the rage of my adversaries,
And arouse Thyself for me; Thou hast appointed judgment.
[7] And let the assembly of the peoples encompass Thee;
And over them return Thou on high.
[8] The Lord judges the peoples;
Vindicate me, O Lord, according to my righteousness and my integrity that is in me.
[9] O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous;
For the righteous God tries the hearts and minds.
[10] My shield is with God,
Who saves the upright in heart.
[11] God is a righteous judge,
And a God who has indignation every day.
[12] If a man does not repent, He will sharpen His sword;
He has bent His bow and made it ready.
[13] He has also prepared for Himself deadly weapons;
He makes His arrows fiery shafts.
[14] Behold, he travails with wickedness,
And he conceives mischief, and brings forth falsehood.
[15] He has dug a pit and hollowed it out,
And has fallen into the hole which he made.
[16] His mischief will return upon his own head,
And his violence will descend upon his own pate.
[17] I will give thanks to the Lord according to His righteousness,
And will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.
Psalm 7 - Psalm 7:1-17
Open It
1. When was a time you saw justice served?
* 2. What fears have you heard people express?
3. When have you seen our justice system fail?
* 2. What fears have you heard people express?
3. When have you seen our justice system fail?
Explore It
* 4. What fears inspired David to write this psalm? (7:1-2)
5. What familiar image did David, as a former shepherd, use to describe his fears? (7:1-2)
6. What qualified David to plead with God for deliverance? (7:3-5)
7. Under what conditions was David willing to forgo God’s protection? (7:3-5)
8. To what character traits of God did David appeal? (7:6-11)
9. How did David want to be judged by God? (7:8)
10. According to the psalm writer, how does God demonstrate His righteousness? (7:9-11)
* 11. How did David demonstrate his confidence in God? (7:10-13)
12. What image did David use to describe how God will express His wrath against the wicked? (7:11-13)
13. What general principle of life did David use to comfort himself? (7:14-16)
14. What are the consequences of evil? (7:14-16)
* 15. What motivated David to praise God? (7:17)
5. What familiar image did David, as a former shepherd, use to describe his fears? (7:1-2)
6. What qualified David to plead with God for deliverance? (7:3-5)
7. Under what conditions was David willing to forgo God’s protection? (7:3-5)
8. To what character traits of God did David appeal? (7:6-11)
9. How did David want to be judged by God? (7:8)
10. According to the psalm writer, how does God demonstrate His righteousness? (7:9-11)
* 11. How did David demonstrate his confidence in God? (7:10-13)
12. What image did David use to describe how God will express His wrath against the wicked? (7:11-13)
13. What general principle of life did David use to comfort himself? (7:14-16)
14. What are the consequences of evil? (7:14-16)
* 15. What motivated David to praise God? (7:17)
Get It
16. What is unique about God’s character that enables Him to be a perfect judge?
17. What are some of your fears?
18. How do you usually deal with your fears?
* 19. In what ways is David a good example for us in handling fear?
20. What does this passage teach you about the character of God?
* 21. How does God’s character encourage you to face the fears and problems in your life?
22. How can you demonstrate your confidence in God’s deliverance?
23. What do you think are some of the consequences of disobedience to God?
24. What motivates you to offer praise to the Lord?
17. What are some of your fears?
18. How do you usually deal with your fears?
* 19. In what ways is David a good example for us in handling fear?
20. What does this passage teach you about the character of God?
* 21. How does God’s character encourage you to face the fears and problems in your life?
22. How can you demonstrate your confidence in God’s deliverance?
23. What do you think are some of the consequences of disobedience to God?
24. What motivates you to offer praise to the Lord?
Apply It
* 25. What specific steps could you take in the next few days to trust God with your fears?
26. What could you do to remind yourself of God’s righteousness this week?
27. Who is another person you could encourage with what you have learned in this lesson?
26. What could you do to remind yourself of God’s righteousness this week?
27. Who is another person you could encourage with what you have learned in this lesson?
TODAY I AM
With God as my defender
Vindicated according to my righteousness and integrity
Singing praises and thanking God according to his righteousness
