1)

How did he stray?

1.

Radak: He erred about this knowledge, that I still do not know. I am like a lost sheep that does not know to return to where it lies. So my Nefesh does not know to return to its foundation.

2.

Malbim: I flee Sha'ul, and stray in Chutz la'Aretz.

2)

Why does it say "Bakesh Avdecha"?

1.

Radak: Just like a faithful shepherd seeks a lost sheep until he finds it and returns it to where it lies, so seek me until You return me to my foundation, i.e. of the Nefesh.

2.

Malbim: Return me to Eretz Yisrael.

3)

Why does it say "Ki Mitzvosecha Lo Shachachti"?

1.

Radak: Just like I did not forget, You should not forget me, and rather, You should seek me.

2.

Malbim: Even though I forgot where I lie and graze, I did not forget Your Mitzvos.

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