The Psalms

The Psalms of David are great. They are inspirational and often insightful. They are both comforting and instructing. Yet there is one thing I don't understand about them truly, the emotion or calling by David of destruction upon his enemies. I've never wanted destruction upon anyone, I've been frustrated with people but realize that is more my fault than theirs normally. I've never had enemies and cannot fathom having ones and even if I did wishing destruction upon them. "Come sit, you are my guest." would be more of my reaction. I see that David is calling for God to blot them out, which is righteous, but he seems too insistent upon their destruction. Ruling a kingdom brings more enemies than being a hobo and that is why I cannot fully grasp it. As Psalm 37:1 says, "Do not fret because of evildoers..."