1. Examine your ways (40-54)

God's judgment should not embitter us or make us angry toward God. Instead we should become introspective and reflect. The author calls on his people to examine their ways and test them. He urges his people to return to the Lord by confessing their sin and rebellion in prayer. God had covered himself with anger and pursued his people. They became like scum. Terror, pitfalls, ruin and destruction became the norm. The author felt like a hunted bird. What could the people do?

2. Call on the name of the LORD (55-66)

During his deepest suffering, the author had called on God. God heard his plea for relief. He came near and told him, "Do not fear." The Lord redeemed him. The LORD saw the injustice and heard the insults the man experienced. The author was mocked by his enemies. So he prays that the LORD would bring about justice. God hears us and redeems us when we call on him with a humble and repentant heart.