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Several conjectures have been made relative to the occasion on which this Psalm was composed; and the most likely is, that it was in reference to some severe affliction which David had after his illicit commerce with Bath-sheba; but of what nature we are left to conjecture from the third, fifth, and seventh verses. Whatever it was, he deeply repents for it, asks pardon, and earnestly entreats support from God. Adam Clarke
Form: A Prayer
Purpose: I want to motivate my hearers to seek God His help when He disciplines you.
1. LORD DON’T DISCIPLINE ME v1-10
It’s because of your wrath v1b, v3a
Because it’s having consequences in my body v3
Because it’s having consequences in my soul v2, 4.
3. EVEN THOUGH OTHERS HAVE LEFT ME I WAIT ON YOU
v11-16
My friends and enemies have either left me v11
Or are out to get me v12
The effect of all this v13-14
Despite this I will wait on you Lord v15
Beacuse You have promised to help me v16
2. YES GOD I’VE SINNED BUT HELP ME v17-22