The depth and breadth of imprecation in this psalm shows us one human being at their absolute lowest ebb. There is no further down the abyss. It's therefore an empathetic catchall, because as we read its verses, we can place ourselves right there, in the darkest miry pit, out of control, depressed, and at the whim of whatever enemies are ours - whether these are actual people, our feelings or thoughts or something else. Take heart, God's beyond this scary shade, willing us to the finish line, calling us home.

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