The Edomites and Syrians had come against Israel, and the Israelites had met stiff resistance and temporary defeat. God had allowed judgment instead of blessing to bring them back to Himself. This psalm gives information about that time that was not given in the historical account.
v.1-5. A Dire Circumstance: “Cast us off.”
v.6-8. A Prophetic Answer: “God hath spoken.”
v.9-12. A Confident Hope: “Through God, we shall do valiantly.”