The plead psalm is requesting deliverance because the condemned is confronted by a conspiracy so powerful and open that even the closest of friends not only abandon but will strongly deny having allegiance with the attacked. David, the author states that he has taken refuge in the Lord (1) and then asks the Lord to be his rock of refuge (2). The Lord is all that he has left. No matter where he turned he was denied, rejected, and despised.
Those claiming this psalm are asking the Lord to never be put to shame and to be delivered in God’s righteousness. To be abandoned by close friends is one thing, but worse still is to experience a life event where their name is openly mocked and spit upon. Evil publically laughs at them and purposely mispronounces their name. Salvation is the plea, asking the Lord God to be like a rock fortress that saves those on the run from malefactors. An hourly request goes forth to be led and guided by the Lord for there is nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. The one pressed on every side will not abandon his mission. “In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge… Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue.”
