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Psalm 55
1. This psalm, filled with the language of lament, shows David pouring out his heart to God because of betrayal. While we cannot be sure, some think that this psalm was written when David was betrayed either by Absolom or Ahithophel, or possibly at the conclusion of being betrayed by both (Second Samuel 15-18). 2. Verses 1-3 contain a prayer filled overflowing from a heart of anguish. David, simply put, pleads with God just to hear him. He admits to being restless and of having many difficulties due to his enemies. As we have said in this series many times, David was never afraid to say whatever what on his…

