Psalm 28/Overview/Background

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  • YHWH is the just judge of all humankind, and he gives the wicked that which is according to their deeds (Prov 24:12; Rom 2:6; Jer 17:10; Pss 7:8-11; 50:6; 62:12; 67:4).
  • YHWH does not heed the prayers of the wicked (Isa 59:1-2), but his ears are attentive to the righteous' cry for help (Ps 34:15; Prov 15:29; Micah 3:4).
  • David is in covenant with YHWH. YHWH has promised to David that he would build him a house (=a dynasty) that would last forever (2 Sam 7:11, 16; Ps 61:5-7).
  • YHWH chose Israel to be his own people (Exod 19:5). Hence, Israel is regarded as YHWH's possession = "heritage," "inheritance" (SDBH; Pss 33:12; 28:9; 135:4; Deut 4:20, 7:6, 9:29).