Many believe this Psalm was written when Absalom, David s son, was leading a revolt against his father. David s life and his nation were in turmoil and chaos. The fact that he felt that God was far away only added to David s suffering. Spiritually, David was struggling. Emotionally, David was drained.
Some people weep and cry when they are depressed.
David went on to say that it was continuous. He could not stop. David was almost at his breaking point emotionally. The indicators of a downcast spirit were very strong in David s life. He felt spiritually dry, emotionally drained and continually overwhelmed.