David’s enemies were also the Lord’s enemies so in his prayer for their defeat he was not seeking personal vengeance, but rather victory for the Lord.
BibleGateway: Psalm 35 ESV Text: Psalm 35 KJV Text: Psalms 35:1-28 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 35: 1 A Psalm of David. Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against… David’s enemies were also the Lord’s enemies so in his prayer for their defeat he was not seeking personal vengeance, but rather victory for the Lord.