Summary
The psalm opens with the writer in distress, describing a deep, inescapable mire that represents suffering and humiliation. He recounts the false hostility of enemies, the humiliation before friends, and the mockery of the city gates. Despite this, he continues to cry out to God, asking for mercy, redemption, and protection from both physical and spiritual danger. He then turns to the righteousness of God, urging the enemies to face divine judgment while he looks forward to salvation. The psalm concludes with a declaration that praise and thanksgiving will glorify God more than sacrificial animals, and that the humble and those who seek God will rejoice, as God will preserve Zion and bless His faithful servants.