We continue our series on explaining the Pesukim (verses) of Tehillim. Today we will be discussing three Pesukim in Perek (chapter) Peh-Vav, Pasuk (verse) Vav, Zayin, and Chet. David HaMelech says, “Ve'en kema'asecha” (and there is nothing like your works), which means “Ha'azina Adonai tefillati,” Hashem, give ear to my prayer; “Ve'hakshiva be'kol tachanunotai,” and give attention to the sound of my supplications; “Be'yom tzarati ekra'echa,” on the day of my distress I call upon you; “Ki ta'aneni,” for you will answer me. “Ein kamocha ba'Elohim Adonai,” Hashem, there is none like you among the powers. “Ve'en kema'asecha,” and there is nothing like your works.
David HaMelech in these three Pesukim of Tehillim is revealing to us the secret to a successful prayer. David HaMelech says that when he would stand in front of Hashem, he would feel confident that Borei Olam (Creator of the world) is going to answer his prayer, and he would say, “Hashem, please, Borei Olam, listen to my prayer and give attention to the sounds of my supplication. On the day of my distress I call out to you, Hashem, for you will answer me.” I am confident that Hashem is going to answer me.
And David HaMelech now reveals to us in the third Pasuk: What is it that I would say to HaKadosh Baruch Hu (the Holy One, blessed is He) in my prayer that gave me the Zechut, that gave me the merit to feel confident that Hashem will answer my prayers? And he reveals to us in the third Pasuk that when a person stands in Tefillah (prayer) and prays in front of Hashem, you must stand up in front of Borei Olam and say, “Ein kamocha ba'Elohim Adonai,” Borei Olam, there is no one like you, “Ve'en kema'asecha,” and no one can perform like you, Hashem. You are the only one that can help me. There's nowhere for me to go to. There's no one to talk to. There's no one that can help me. It is only you, Hashem, for there is no one like you, Borei Olam.
David HaMelech reveals to us that this is the password, this is the secret key in how to open up the heavens, and HaKadosh Baruch Hu will shower that person with whatever he is requesting. And that secret password is to say to HaKadosh Baruch Hu, “Borei Olam, Hashem, there is no one like you. There is nothing like your works, Hashem. No one could do for me what you could do for me, Borei Olam. There's no one else that I could turn to. There's no one that I can talk to because there is no one else that can help me but you,” says David HaMelech.
That's how a person will be Zocheh (merit) to the fulfillment of... David HaMelech over here is teaching us something very important, that when it comes to Tefillah, it's not just enough to ask Hashem for what you need, but it is important to show HaKadosh Baruch Hu how much you need Him. Don't just ask for things. Show HaKadosh Baruch Hu and tell Borei Olam how much you are reliant on Him, how much you are dependent on Him, and that there is no one for you to turn to but to Hashem. And tell HaKadosh Baruch Hu, declare in front of Him, say it clearly to Hashem: “Borei Olam, Ein kamocha ba'Elohim Adonai,” there is no one like you, Hashem. No one can help me but you. You are the only one, HaKadosh Baruch Hu, that can give me what I need. You are the only one that understands what I need. And you are, HaKadosh Baruch Hu, the only one that has the ability to execute and provide me with all my needs.
David HaMelech here was teaching us that in order for us to succeed in Tefillah, in order for us to walk away from our prayers and feel good about it and feel confident that Hashem will answer our prayers, we have to stand in front of Hashem and tell Him, “Borei Olam, there is no one else that could help me but You. You are the only one that could provide me with my needs.” Have a wonderful day.