The Psalmist is teaching that God focuses on communication in understanding us. This is evident in the way the Psalmist speaks to himself in the scripture, which is meant for our learning. What is the Psalmist teaching us? He is saying that in this world we will always have a reputation that is described by others. How does the Psalmist respond? He tells God.You will find that the Psalmist has a conversation with God that describes the normal communication that we will face in this world. He is showing the kinds of characters that are common in all generations. The self talk teaches us to be aware of all of the kinds of things that sinners talk about. The psalmist is teaching us that God is aware of all communication and that by knowing this, we can ensure that we are not viewing the world in the wrong way. By telling God what the psalmist is saying, we are effectively telling God what God is telling us. Therefore, it is important that we learn the psalmist's self-talk in order to understand ourselves.How does a wicked man speak to himself? By examining this question, we can gain a better understanding of the characters in our world. God is teaching us that unless we listen to His instructions, we will misunderstand the people around us. The Psalmist is communicating with God to gain a deeper understanding of His perspective. Sometimes we tell God something, but we don't fully understand His view because we need to be taught by the Psalmist.