The circumstances mentioned in this psalm may relate to the stressful time of David’s life when his son Absalom was trying to usurp the throne. ​ — 2 Sam.
Berdasarkan beberapa petunjuk di mazmur ini, hal itu mungkin terjadi kira - kira pada waktu Daud merasa amat tertekan karena putranya Absalom mencoba merebut takhta. ​ — 2 Sam.