Psalm 35

As long as Saul remained an enemy of David, the nobles and those in authority at the time, influenced by the typical subservience found in royal courts, actively conspired to destroy an innocent man. They even incited the common people to join in their hatred and cruelty, leading everyone, from the highest to the lowest, to harbor deep animosity toward David. However, David recognized that most of these individuals were driven by thoughtlessness, error, folly, and ignorance of the true situation. He considered only those who acted out of deliberate malice and wickedness—seeking to curry favor with Saul—as his true enemies. Against them, he calls upon God for vengeance. David first proclaims his innocence before God, confident that he has committed no crime. Secondly, since they sought to impose unjust punishment upon him, he implores God for deliverance. After mourning their impious cruelty, he invokes the punishment they deserve upon them. Furthermore, as he relies on God's oracle delivered through Samuel and his holy anointing, he remains hopeful for a better outcome. Throughout the psalm, he expresses his gratitude. He concludes by declaring that once he is delivered, he will celebrate God's praises for the rest of his life.