And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.
And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies (Psalms 18:40; Psalms 31:15; Psalms 54:5) - according to the promise, Deuteronomy 7:24.
For I am thy servant. Not boasting of his own service, but commending the electing grace of God, to which he ascribes the whole credit of his being among the servants of God. A frequent plea of David (Psalms 143:2; 2 Samuel 7:1; Psalms 116:16).