Confidence in the Lord describes the psalmist as he is surrounded by the wicked and receives counsel from his advisors. His confidence is grounded in years of walking with God. Therefore he is amazed at the lack of stability of his advisors. Where is their faith when they counsel him to flee? "Flee like a bird" (v.1) is an expression of quick escape in search of quietness (cf. 55:6; 124:7).
The psalmist quickly dismisses escape, even though it is a viable alternative. His advisors argue against him with facts.
