Psalm 1381. David praises God for the truth of his word4. He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God7. He professes his confidence in GodStudy Bible Book ◦ Chapter Though the LORD is on highThis phrase acknowledges the supreme and exalted position of the LORD. The Hebr...
All day long they say to me,[j]“Where is your God?”4 I will remember and weep.[k]For I was once walking along with the great throng to the temple of God,shouting and giving thanks along with the crowd as we celebrated the holy festival.[l]5 Why are you depressed,[m] O my ...
He (we assume a “he”, but women would’ve made pilgrimages, too) was probably traveling to the high hills where Jerusalem is located, and the psalmist asks, From where with my help come? From where will help come for the journeying person? Verse 2 provides the answer. For the psalmi...
Book 2 (Psalms 42-72) Psalm 42 - For the music director, a well-written song by the Korahites. As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for
Although I haven’tmetthem, I feel a close kinship with several WP writers. I often imagine joyfully meeting them in heaven, “Hey! It’syou!”. David Ettinger is one such writer. I’ve read his articles in Zion’s Fire for many years and enjoy his blog,http://ettingerwriting.wordpre...
to be employed by them in the public devotions of the people. Thus, in1 Chronicles 16:7, it is said, "Then on that day David delivered first this psalm, to thank the Lord, into the hand of Asaph and his brethren." Compare2 Chronicles 29:30. See also the notes at the title ofPs...
1 A song; a psalm of David. I 2 My heart is steadfast, God; my heart is steadfast. Let me sing and chant praise.3 Awake, lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn.4 I will praise you among the peoples, Lord; I will chant your praise among the nations.5 For your mercy is greater...
I will put my hope in your name, for it is good. Psalm 53 A Portrait of Sinners For the choir director: on Mahalath. A Maskil of David. 1 The fool says in his heart, “There’s no God.”They are corrupt, and they do vile deeds.There is no one who does good.2 God looks ...