1. When looking at the psalm we can see a pattern that is used to give not only a rhythm of pattern but a reinforcement of God's power. 2. There is a declaration of God's goodness that is followed by a difficulty or trial that comes upon God's people, then there is a crying out to God (vs. 6, 13, 19, 28), God delivers, then another declaration of God's goodness (vs. 8, 15, 21, 31) 3. What seems to be unique in the pattern are the differing kinds of trouble that are faced. |