Psalm 11: The Triumph of Faith over Fear

The preface to the Psalm reveals that David was the author of this Psalm. The occasion is not stated but it was evidently written at a time in David's life when he was under threat from the enemy. Some have suggested it was during the time when his life was threatened by King Saul while others during the Absalom revolt. My thought is that perhaps it was written later during his actual reign as king. Whatever the case may be, the Psalm is rich in instruction for the believer who is being assailed by the arrows of the enemy. Spurgeon calls it the "song of the steadfast".

The Psalm divides neatly into two sections.
 Vs. 1-3 – David describes the testing he was enduring from the enemy.
 Vs. 4-7 – David affirms his faith and trust in God.