Psalm 57

It took me about 2 minutes to read this song from king David's pen. In my mind I see the "pride" of warriors surrounding the man whom they believe to be Gods's choice for king, sitting in the depths of a dark, damp cave. Their leader's command was to hide. To stay in the cave and pray that God would lead Saul and his army past the cave. What a silly order to give a group of fighting men. That's as foolish as telling an army to march around a city and blow trumpets as weapons. Or as unproductive and encircling an army 300 times the size of yours, and yelling with torches in your hand as your offensive. I also picture David starting to hum a tune as they waited in the dark. Quietly humming a new tune. Surely the warriors who had fought with David found comfort in the tune. They knew that their king was praising the King of all kings. They had seen multiple times how God always delivered when David praised God. And David always praised God.
Stuart