What is the grammatical form of "Yiradof"?
Radak: It is a composite of a Pa'al Kal (Yirdof) and Po'al Dagosh (Yeradef). The enemy himself pursued David, and made others pursue him.
Why did he say "Nafshi"?
Radak: He did not pursue me to incarcerate me, rather, to kill me, like he tried several times.
What is the meaning of "v'Yaseg v'Yirmos la'Aretz Chayai"?
Radak: If he would catch me, he would trample my life to the ground. The word "Im" is omitted, like "v'Nasan Lachem Hashem Lechem Tzar u'Mayim Lachatz" (Yeshayah 30:20), i.e. if He will give, and "va'Tema'en Leshalcho" (Shemos 4:23), if you will refuse to send him.
What is "Kevodi"?
Radak: It is my Nefesh. He intends to make my Nefesh dwell in the earth. Even though the Nefesh does not dwell in the earth when a person dies, this is a metaphor, like "Davkah le'Afar Nafshi" (119:25). Or, it is based on the enemy's thinking that my Nefesh will not rise, for I am a Rasha and murderer.
Malbim: It is my honor. He wanted to kill me as if I was judged and found Chayav Misah for my sins.
Why does it say "Selah"?
Radak: Refer to 3:3:4:1-3 and the note there.
Malbim: This concludes this matter. Now the Mizmor discusses Kush's fall.
