King James Bible
"He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me."
David acknowledges God as his rescuer from a formidable adversary, likely referring to Saul who relentlessly pursued him. The emphasis on divine deliverance highlights that salvation came not through David's own strength but through God's sovereign intervention. Beyond a single enemy, David faced multiple hostile forces—Saul's court, foreign armies, and various conspirators throughout his reign. This broadens the scope of God's protection to encompass all forms of opposition motivated by personal animosity. David's humble admission reveals the overwhelming nature of his predicament and his complete dependence on God. This confession of human weakness becomes the foundation for praising God's power, a recurring theme throughout this thanksgiving psalm.