Bible Chapter Summary
Psalms 7 Summary
The Righteous Vindicated by God
The psalmist puts his trust in God to save him from persecutors, asking not to be torn apart like a lion with none to deliver. He appeals to God's judgment, asking to be judged according to his righteousness and integrity, having not rewarded evil to those at peace with him. He calls upon God to judge the people and end the wickedness of the wicked, while establishing the just. The psalmist's enemies prepare weapons against him, but he affirms that his defence is of God and that God judges the righteous while being angry with the wicked daily, as the wicked's own mischief and falsehood fall upon their heads.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 7:1
“O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:”
Psalms 7:8
“The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.”
Psalms 7:9
“Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.”
Psalms 7:15
“He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.”
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