The prayer psalm continues by stating the author’s request. David does not want to be dragged away with the wicked. He is referring to the judgment to come. Jesus taught those who persecuted him and trying to kill him, “Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out–those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned. By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.” (John 5:28-30)
David knows that hypocrites would be among those dragged away from the presence of the Lord God. He said they speak cordially with their neighbors and harbor malice in their hearts. Jesus said of the hypocrites who were trying to kill him, “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to.” (Matthew 23:13)
Jesus’ and David’s words are a warning to me. They are telling me to be careful what I harbor in my heart for such actions will be repaid. I will get what I deserve. If I keep evil thoughts I will be punished. If I keep plotting ill towards others I will be given what I deserve. Hypocrites will not enter paradise. I do not want that.
