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I. Introduction (Verse 1)

  • The psalmist begins by pleading with God to not remain silent and not be still.
  • They seek God's attention and intervention.

II. Prayer against enemies (Verses 2-8)

  • The psalmist identifies the enemies of Israel, including various nations and groups.
  • They describe their intentions to destroy and annihilate Israel.
  • The psalmist calls upon God to destroy their plans and scatter them.
  • They ask for God's judgment and punishment upon the enemies.

III. Historical examples (Verses 9-12)

  • The psalmist recounts past instances where God intervened and defeated Israel's enemies.
  • They mention the defeat of Midian at the time of Gideon.
  • They recall the destruction of Sisera and Jabin.
  • They reference the defeat of the Moabites and Ammonites by Jehoshaphat.

IV. Prayer for God's intervention (Verses 13-18)

  • The psalmist pleads with God to deal with the enemies as He has done in the past.
  • They ask for the enemies to be humiliated and terrified.
  • They desire for the enemies to recognize God's power and sovereignty.
  • The psalmist concludes by affirming God's exclusive rule over all nations.

V. Acknowledgment of God's authority (Verse 19)

  • The psalmist affirms that God alone is the Most High over all the earth.
  • They acknowledge God's supreme power and authority.

VI. Summary and Confident Expectation (Verse 18)

  • The psalmist expresses confidence in God's response to their prayer.
  • They anticipate that the enemies will be ashamed and perish.

VII. Conclusion (Verse 18)

  • The psalm concludes with the affirmation that the enemies will know that God's name is Yahweh, the Most High over all the earth.