Transgression speaks to the wickeddeep in his heart;there is no fear of Godbefore his eyes.For he flatters himself in his own eyesthat his iniquity cannot be found out and hated.The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit;he has ceased to act wisely and do good.He plots trouble while on his bed;he sets himself inContinue reading “Psalm 36: 1-6….A comparison between the wicked and God.”
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Psalm 35: 22-28….The summing up.
You have seen, O LORD; be not silent!O Lord, be not far from me!Awake and rouse yourself for my vindication,for my cause, my God and my Lord!Vindicate me, O LORD, my God,according to your righteousness,and let them not rejoice over me!Let them not say in their hearts,“Aha, our heart’s desire!”Let them not say, “We haveContinue reading “Psalm 35: 22-28….The summing up.”
Psalm 35: 15-21…..David pours out his distress.
But at my stumbling they rejoiced and gathered;they gathered together against me;wretches whom I did not knowtore at me without ceasing;like profane mockers at a feast,they gnash at me with their teeth. Comment: Was David’s stumbling something he said or did? Was it a moral failure? Whatever even those who weren’t involved in the incidentContinue reading “Psalm 35: 15-21…..David pours out his distress.”
Psalm 35: 7-14…..My enemies were very nasty!
For without cause they hid their net for me;without cause they dug a pit for my life.Let destruction come upon him when he does not know it!And let the net that he hid ensnare him;let him fall into it—to his destruction!Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD,exulting in his salvation.All my bones shall say,“OContinue reading “Psalm 35: 7-14…..My enemies were very nasty!”
Psalm 35: 1-6…. Please deal with my enemies!
Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me;fight against those who fight against me!Take hold of shield and bucklerand rise for my help!Draw the spear and javelinagainst my pursuers!Say to my soul,“I am your salvation!”Let them be put to shame and dishonourwho seek after my life!Let them be turned back and disappointedwho devise evilContinue reading “Psalm 35: 1-6…. Please deal with my enemies!”
Psalm 34: 12-22…..Life’s desires.
What man is there who desires lifeand loves many days, that he may see good?Keep your tongue from eviland your lips from speaking deceit.Turn away from evil and do good;seek peace and pursue it.The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteousand his ears toward their cry.The face of the LORD is against those whoContinue reading “Psalm 34: 12-22…..Life’s desires.”
Psalm 34: 1-11….I am His!
I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad.Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together!I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all myContinue reading “Psalm 34: 1-11….I am His!”
Psalm 33: 13-22…As God sees things.
The LORD looks down from heaven;he sees all the children of man;from where he sits enthroned he looks outon all the inhabitants of the earth,he who fashions the hearts of them alland observes all their deeds. Comment: You cannot make this word picture look like an aged grandfather looking from his rocking chair and seeingContinue reading “Psalm 33: 13-22…As God sees things.”
Psalm 33: 6-12….God is not a distant land-owner.
By the word of the LORD the heavens were made,and by the breath of his mouth all their host.He gathers the waters of the sea as a heap;he puts the deeps in storehouses.Let all the earth fear the LORD;let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him!For he spoke, and it cameContinue reading “Psalm 33: 6-12….God is not a distant land-owner.”
Psalm 33: 1-5….Excited worship.
Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous!Praise befits the upright.Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre;make melody to him with the harp of ten strings!Sing to him a new song;play skilfully on the strings, with loud shouts.For the word of the LORD is upright,and all his work is done in faithfulness.He lovesContinue reading “Psalm 33: 1-5….Excited worship.”
As I read it! 