What is the context?
The hands that fashioned the speaker are appealed to for understanding. His hope is also meant to encourage others who fear God.
He acknowledges God’s faithfulness amid affliction while asking for comfort, compassion, and a sound heart. The enemies’ lies do not become the measure of his standing.
The desire for fellow worshipers to turn toward him gives the prayer a communal horizon. Growth is not pictured as self-sufficiency or isolation.
How is this passage commonly understood?
The USCCB introduction joins requests for wisdom and protection; here compassion is also sought.
What is our position?
We don't have a position on this passage yet. When our study reaches a conclusion the text supports, it will appear here.
Where can I study this further?
No deeper study linked yet.