"Blessed" is the word that bookends this psalm. "Blessed is he who considers the poor..." (verse 1) "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel ..." (verse 13). This is a messianic psalm that Jesus quotes from twice. One verse foretells of Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus. " Even my own familiar friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heal against me" (verse 9) We can see this because Jesus uses this verse when describing His betrayer, Judas ! " But you O Lord, be merciful to me, and raise me up, that I may repay them."(verse 10) This verse refers to the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The familiar format of this psalm starts with praise for and to God, then David makes his case to God, then closes with his thanks and praise to God. We learned earlier that praise brings down the glory of God ! In this case David is making the case that all are against him and after his life. This part of the psalm shows how all sin is out to steal, kill, and destroy us. Verse 10 shows that God will save him and protect him from his enemies. This shows us that though we are due hell for our sin, God has given us a way to be saved. Lastly, David gives thanks to God for protecting him against his enemies. We should all do this in all ways because God has given us a way to be saved from our sin and spend eternity with Him !!! Praise God .
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