Verses 11-12
Having called on God to do right, the psalmist promised to do the same. He would continue to do right as he waited for God to redeem him from his trouble. "Redeem" (Heb. padah) means to ransom or purchase out of trouble. This word often refers to the Israelites’ deliverance from Egypt in the Old Testament (e.g., Deuteronomy 7:8; 2 Samuel 7:23; Micah 6:4). David felt he was on solid footing in his request, and looked forward to praising God publicly for saving him from his accusers.
The people of God can appeal confidently for vindication from the false accusations of spiritual enemies because they have a righteous standing before Him. This is not a claim to being sinless but to being righteous because of God’s work for them. The upright behavior of the righteous is evidence that they are, by God’s grace, different from the wicked. [Note: See Swindoll, pp. 83-93.]
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