2nd February 2021 - 4) David's Allegiance. David is not in the business of seeking revenge. The Lord says, "vengeance is mine, I will repay (Deut 32:35). David highlights four things that he is currently dealing with. I. they gloat over me...vs 19 II. They hate me without reason. vs 19b III. They lie about me. vs.20 IV. They gape at me. vs 21. These verses remind us of what Jesus went through on the cross, and He quoted "they hate me without a cause." in John 15:25. Finally, the dangers of a "malicious wink" ... AI, "I Robot", the man made machine doesn't understand the winking eye. But we do, and often its devisive. Note Proverbs 6: 12-15 and Proverbs 10:10
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