Psalm 35

I have never faced a lion when there was not a secure fence between us. I have never heard the roar of a big cat while walking through the woods. So I never had to ask myself how close that predator might be to me. David knew the fear that comes from the nearness of a lion on the prowl. He had learned to defend his flock from those lurking big cats that stalked his sheep when wild game was scarce. So when he calls malicious men "lions" we can be sure he isn't refering to a benevolent men's group. David had learned the tricks of those silent stalkers. It was probably similar traits that he saw is those who slandered his the led David to mention these people to God. David would not return curse for curse. When he was attacked he returned a blessing. A lesson that I am sure God is developing in my life.
It took me about 5 minutes to read this psalm.
Stuart