Psalm 7

The Slandered Saint #

Psalm 7:1-17

“Thus let the injuries we receive from men, instead of provoking our passions, kindle and excite our devotions.” – Matthew Henry

I. The Slandered Saint’s Persecution (1-5) #

A. Dependence (1) “in thee do I put my trust:” #

B. Danger (2) #

C. Declaration of Innocence (3-5) “if I have done this” #

II. The Slandered Saint’s Petition (6-9) #

A. See my cause (6-8) & Innocence (8) #

B. Stop the unjust (9) #

III. The Slandered Saint’s Preservation (10-16) #

A. Defense in God (10) #

B. Judgment by God (11) #

John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

C. Destruction by self (14-16) #

IV. The Slandered Saint’s Praise (17) #

A. Praise is rendered to God #