In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 141 - Give Ear to My Voice
Nov 17, 2025
Discover the depth of Psalm 141 as it explores prayer, trust, and God's protection. David's heartfelt plea for discipline emphasizes the importance of restraint amid conflict. The struggle against the urge to retaliate is examined, revealing the pitfalls of slanderous responses. Trusting in God's vindication offers relief from self-justification. Finally, the connection to the gospel illustrates how Christ’s freedom empowers us to navigate interpersonal strife with grace.
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Resist The Urge To Retaliate In Speech
- David prays to keep his tongue from falling into the vicious speech of his adversaries.
- The natural urge to retaliate in word or deed is strong, but left to ourselves it proves impossible to resist.
Look To God Instead Of Retaliation
- David shifts attention from his accusers to God as the only healthy response to slander and attack.
- Trusting God to vindicate us prevents escalating strife and eases present conflict.
Trust God's Timing, Don't Retaliate
- Do trust God to vindicate you in his timing rather than justifying yourself now and intensifying conflict.
- Let God's future judgment free you to refrain from retaliatory speech or actions today.