Dora Bas Rivka Silver O'H A Note for the Conductor According to
the Radak, this Psalm, like the previous one, was composed by
David as he was on the run from Avshalom. As he is on the run
from those who have turned against him, David asks G-d to
vindicate him, as He has done in the past. David acknowledges
that his accusers are the descendants of great men (the
forefathers, says Rashi) and says that they disparage him
unfairly. They cling to Avshalom, but his rule will prove
fleeting. Just as G-d initially elevated David, so too will He
answer him now. David tells his attackers that even if they have
no regard for him, they should fear G-d and desist. They should
take a break and think about what they're doing; if they do
this, they will surely give up this persecution. If they start
behaving properly, it will be a "sacrifice of righteousness" to
G-d. People are always looking for something better than what
they have. Such dissatisfaction is pointless. The greatest good
is not to be found in material things,