But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.
The opening division of the Psalter extends from Psalm 1 through Psalm 41, forming a distinct first book within the five. The plea for mercy and restoration to repay enemies stands as the closing verse of that division, immediately before its concluding doxology. Belonging to this Davidic collection, it is counted among the psalms authored by David.
The opening division of the Psalter extends from Psalm 1 through Psalm 41, forming a distinct first book within the five. The plea for mercy and restoration to repay enemies stands as the closing verse of that division, immediately before its concluding doxology. Belonging to this Davidic collection, it is counted among the psalms authored by David.