2. God's punishment of the wicked 14:4-6

14:4 David marvelled at the ignorance of the wicked who disregard God and consequently have no regard for His people.

14:5 The wicked are in a dangerous position because God is in the midst of His people. When evildoers persecute the godly, they bring God's punishment on themselves.

14:6 They may seek to frustrate the plans of those they afflict, but God will vindicate His own because they trust in Him. The figure of God as the refuge of His people occurs also in 14:6; 46:1; 61:3; 62:7-8; 71:7; 73:28; and 91:2 and 9.