Psalms 51-62

• David repents in 51:1-9 and acknowledges that only God can cleanse his heart (v10), restore joy (v12)

God looks down from heaven on the children of man to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. They have all fallen away; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one.

-- Psalms 53:2-3

Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life. He will return the evil to my enemies; in your faithfulness put an end to them.

-- Psalms 54:4-5

• Notice the certainty and trust David has in God

• David is afraid and anxious, and he still comes back and rely on God. (Chapter 55)

• When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? (56:3)

These Psalms are written during times where David is being chased by enemies. It is interesting to learn that he is very determined that God protects him from (chapter 57), he judges and has superiority over other gods and am righteous (chapter 58), and God will deliver and will be with him when all four corners are full of his enemies (chapter 59).

For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.

-- Psalms 62:1-2

5 For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
7 On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God.
8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.

-- Psalms 62:5-8