David comes urgently to the Lord because Saul's men have surrounded him to kill him. He looks beyond the ungodly around him to call upon God to come and rescue him v.1-5. A call on the Lord using the names of God that exposes all that God is in His essential being and His personal relationship with Israel.
v.6-9. The enemies of God's people are like a pack of wild dogs. In their arrogance, they suppose their evil words and deeds are unknown or unheard. But they are known to God, who scornfully laughs at their foolishness. This Great and Mighty God is David's Strength and Safety.
v.10-13. God's love is not changeable or manipulative like that of untrustworthy men. David wanted the Lord not to slay the enemy suddenly so the people of Israel would not look upon sin lightly. He wants all to know there is accountability to pay for sin, and the world will finally learn that God cares for Israel. His love is changeless.
v.14-17. The enemies return looking for David as they will for the Israelites in the future, and they do for believers now. They will never find what they are looking for because God is for His people in the past, present, and future. In these final verses, God's role in David's life is his fortress, refuge, and strength. Our choices can transform the stresses of our lives into reasons for praise.