As fugitive from king Saul, who was trying to kill him, David went to the Philistine city of Gath then went to the cave at Adullam where many desperate men joined him. This joyful psalm seems to have been written from that cave, and sung in the presence of those men.
- I will BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES;
- His praise shall CONTINUALLY be in my mouth.
- My soul shall make its boast in the LORD;
- The humble shall hear of it and be glad.
- Oh, magnify the LORD with me,
- And let us EXALT HIS NAME together.
- I sought the LORD, and He heard me,
- And DELIVERED ME from all my fears.
- THE ANGEL OF THE LORD ENCAMPS ALL AROUND
- THOSE WHO FEAR HIM, AND DELIVERS THEM.
- Oh, taste and see that THE LORD IS GOOD;
- Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!
David narrowly escaped death among the Philistines. He was still a hunted, wanted man with King Saul determined to kill him. A ragged group of desperate losers gathered to him. David was at a genuine low point; yet he was still filled with PRAISE and TRUST, knowing that God HAD AN ANGELIC CAMP ALL AROUND HIM. (Psalms 34:1-8) Your mom could probably teach you this song ,Will.
-Bill Stockham