v1-4 Blessed is the one David begins by describing the man of righteousness. He makes 2 points about him - Considers the poor - Recognises his sin and seeks forgiveness He goes on to say why this man is blessed, because of what God has done and will do for him, explicitly - Deliver him in the day of trouble - Protect him and keep him alive - Does not give him up to the will of his enemies - Sustains him on his sickbed v5-9 The actions of man The next section describes the actions of other man against this righteous man. His enemies wait for him to die, and he has visitors with false intentions. People whisper against him and claim him for dead. His close friend who he trusted goes against him. We see the depravity and unfaithfulness of man here. We see how we cannot rely on man's faithfulness. Who is your friend? What makes him trustworthy? What makes you think that in the day of trouble, this friend will not rise against you too? v10-13 The steadfastness of God...