A psalm of David. An imprecatory lament psalm.
v.1 Initial call to God. O God of my praise!
v.2-5 The crisis: character assassination against King David.
v.6-15 Imprecatory petition. See also Ps 35:4-8. v.8 is applied to Judas in Acts 1:20.
v.16-20 Restatement of crisis and more imprecation.
v.21-25 Cry to God concerning the crisis.
v.26-29 Petition for help.
v.30-31 Vow to praise God.