Commentators note that the core of this verse is the plea for God to hear from His transcendent dwelling in heaven. This isn't just a request for God to listen, but to actively "maintain their cause." As John Gill explains, this means God is being asked to act as a divine advocate, to plead their case, bring justice, and secure their deliverance. It's a model for prayer that appeals to a God who is both above our world and actively involved in it.