Psalm 142

 

In verse 7b David gives his vow of praise — a distinctive of this type of Psalm.  In distress he trusts God for release; in release he promises to praise God for his deliverance.  He asks God to bring him out from his prison-like box in order that he might be able to give public acknowledgement to the name of God.  Here we see again what many Psalms display:  Praise is public and vocal and comes as a response to the person and actions of God.  David longs for a day in which he will be able to praise God in the presence of the community.  Prayer is the rootage, and praise is the flower.  We pray for God’s aid; we praise Him for who He is and for what He does on our behalf.

Psalm 142 concludes on a lovely note of assurance that God has heard.  He will deliver, and He will magnify His great name.  David sings:

The righteous will encrown me,

For You will have done bountifully with me! (v.7 cd)

And I Will Praise Him: A Guide to Worship in the Psalms, Ronald B. Allen

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