Psalms 7:1, David prays against the malice of his enemies, professing his innocency; Psalms 7:10, By faith he sees his defence, and the destruction of his enemies. Shiggaion: probably denotes a mournful song or, elegy, from the Arabic shaga: , to be anxious, sorrowful.
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