The book of Psalms is a dichotomy, reflecting often two contrasting states, usually Good and Evil. This is called Hebrew Parallelism. A in contrast to B. Describe A, describe the contrasting B.
According to Psalm 1, the faithful are trees. The unfaithful are chaff, given no water, taken no roots and shifting around with whatever wind that bows.
David assures us that:
The Lord knows us.
Our way is the way of life.
The contrast is the wicked way of death. (so the faithful way is life, then)
The wicked way doesn't accept judgement. (so the faithful accept judgement)
Jeremiah later assures us further that the Lord knows the desires of our hearts! Not just our thoughts, but much deeper; indeed, the Lord knows it about us even when we don't.
The Lord heard your naysayers rumors about you, but still listens to YOU! The Lord knows the truth, even when we don't.
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