1)

Why did he say "Elokim"?

1.

Radak: He calls to Him. He says, even though I am chased constantly, my heart is proper in me, and trusts in You to save me from their hands.

2.

Malbim: This is when Sha'ul entered the cave, and David's men incited him to kill him. David strengthened himself against his Yetzer, and said "Nachon Libi Elokim" - my heart rules over my Nefesh. It is proper to overpower my Yetzer; I will not strike him.

2)

Why did he repeat "Nachon Libi"?

1.

Rashi: My heart is faithful with You [when You conduct with] Midas ha'Din; it is faithful with You [when You conduct with] Midas ha'Rachamim.

2.

Radak: The repetition strengthens the matter.

3)

Why did he say "Ashirah va'Azamerah"?

1.

Radak: I trust that You will save me, and I will sing to You for this.

2.

Malbim: I will sing that my heart stopped me from killing.

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