Psalm 56 was written as we are told in the introduction at that time when David found himself in the Philistine city of Gath and fleeing from King Saul and up to his neck now in deep water. Under arrest and waiting to appear before King Achish, in his cell David sees he was wrong in coming here to the hometown of Goliath and wearing his sword. Psalm 57 is a lesson of learning to trust God in dire circumstances. Psalm 58 addresses injustices brought about by dishonest judges. Psalm 59 returns to David’s run from Saul and his many enemies whom he likened to bloodthirsty dogs. Lastly Psalm 60, documents David’s leadership of the Israeli army in time of war.
