David's frustration and God's faithfulness to his forefathers 22:1-5

22:1-2 Again David felt frustrated by God's lack of response to his cries (cf. 13:1-4). God would not answer David regardless of when he prayed. The Lord Jesus quoted David's words as He hung on the cross (Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34).

22:3 In spite of God's silence David's confidence in Him was strong because he knew God is holy, set apart from all the idols as the only true and living God. Furthermore God was still Israel's real King enthroned in heaven and praised by His people for who He was.

22:4-5 Furthermore David found encouragement as he remembered God's answers to the prayers of the Israelites' forefathers when they prayed in distress and experienced deliverance. Since God rewarded their trust David believed He would honor his too.