King David based this psalm on a story recorded in 2 Samuel 24, in which he cut off part of King Saul's garment. Here, David questions whether his action was right and asks God to save him from the persecution of his enemies. Sources: Talmud Avoda Zara 4a and 1b, Zohar 1, 177a, Deuteronomy 28:47, Psalms 34:22

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