Psalm 108

This song is evidently the product of someone who pieced together sections of other Davidic psalms so the Israelites could use them for public worship. Verses 1-5 are very similar to 57:7-11, and verses 6-3 are identical with 60:5-12.¹⁷³The theme of this psalm is trust in God for His promises.

 1. A triumphant praise declaration 108:1-6

David praised God exultantly for His great love and His amazing faithfulness. He wanted God to exalt Himself over all the earth so that His saints would prosper.

 2. A confident prayer request 108:7-13

The psalmist cited God's promise to subdue the nations around Israel (vv. 7-9). Then he expressed his confidence that victory was possible if God would grant it but impossible if He would not. David was relying on Israel's Warrior, not his army, to defeat the enemy. He realized and confessed that if victory depended on the sinful people they would fall in defeat.

This is a great expression of dependence on God and trust in Him for the deliverance He promised. God's people should face our spiritual enemies with the same humility and confidence.