The psalm is an acrostic; every other verse begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 37:1 tn The verb form is singular (see vv. 3-10 as well, where the second person verbs and pronouns are also singular). The psalmist’s exhortation has a wisdom flavor to it; ...
He literally told him to pack up and go, forcing Abraham to rely completely on the Lord. Sometimes we may think that it was easier for Abraham to obey because the Lord gave him these amazing promises in the next few verse (2-3). But I’m not sure that’s true. We have hundreds o...
5. Thou preparest a table before mein the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow meall the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord tor ever. Meaning of Psalm 23 1. The Lord ...
Verse 6 of our psalm—“The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night—similarly echoes and broadens the meaning of verse 5—“The Lord is your keeper, the Lord is your shade at your right hand.” God’s “shadow” or “shade” that protects us. God protects us as ...
Psalm 4:1 In Hebrew texts 4:1-8 is numbered 4:2-9. Psalm 4:2 Or seek lies Psalm 4:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4. Psalm 4:4 Or In your anger (see Septuagint) Psalm 5:1 In Hebrew texts 5:1-12 is numbered 5:2-13....
Verse 20. - For they speak against thee wickedly; literally, who speak of thee for wickedness; i.e. use thy Name for the accomplishment of wicked ends. And thine enemies take thy Name in vain. The text must be altered to produce this meaning. As it stands, it can only be rendered,...
4, and is there rendered "congregations." It means "assemblies," persons collected together for public worship. See the notes at that verse. It is not used in the Bible to denote "places" for the meetings of such assemblies, nor is it elsewhere rendered "synagogues." It is translated ...
Study Resource Volume 2 37 Unusual Words or Expressions Very present help (v. 1) – Literally this verse speaks of help that is easily found. You don't have to go searching high and low for God's help. He is always right at hand, ready to help whenever and wherever his people need...
King David wrote, “A person’s steps are directed by the Lord” (Psalm 37:23 GNT). Next to this verse in the margin of his Bible, George Mueller wrote: “And the stops too” (1). Just what might God be doing during the stops? He often uses wait time to work on our character...
The Psalmist wrote, “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world” (Psalm 46:10). The context of this verse makes its message all the more fascinating and appropriate for our times. What