For he sees that even the wise die; the fool and the stupid alike must perishand leave their wealth to others. Their graves are their homes forever,their dwelling places to all generations, though they called lands by their own names.Man in his pomp will not remain; he is like the beasts that perish.This is theContinue reading “Psalm 49: 10-20….Continuing on with the Riddle.”
Category Archives: Psalms
Psalm 49: 1-13….Why should I fear?
Hear this, all peoples! Give ear, all inhabitants of the world, both low and high, rich and poor together! My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding. – No matter from what strata of society you come, please listen to me. I’ve meditated on these matters and what I amContinue reading “Psalm 49: 1-13….Why should I fear?”
Psalm 48: 9-14….What about church?
Comment: I’m taking the liberty of transferring the Jewish ideas about God and worship a thousand years before Jesus, to the church in Australia today. We have a small group of Samoans who meet in our church weekly and they say that in Samoa the church attendance is about 97% weekly, which compares (and surveysContinue reading “Psalm 48: 9-14….What about church?”
Psalm 48: 1-8….Think about Jerusalem!
Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God! His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth, Mount Zion, in the far north, the city of the great King. Within her citadels God has made himself known as a fortress.For behold, the kings assembled;Continue reading “Psalm 48: 1-8….Think about Jerusalem!”
Psalm 47: 1-9…. A Psalm for the whole world to sing!
1 Clap your hands, all peoples!Shout to God with loud songs of joy!2 For the LORD, the Most High, is to be feared,a great king over all the earth.3 He subdued peoples under us,and nations under our feet.4 He chose our heritage for us,the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Selah5 God has gone upContinue reading “Psalm 47: 1-9…. A Psalm for the whole world to sing!”
Psalm 46: 1-11….Stop and Reflect.
1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah4 There is a river whose streams makeContinue reading “Psalm 46: 1-11….Stop and Reflect.”
Psalm 45: 10-17….David had wives and concubines!
10 Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear:forget your people and your father’s house,11 and the king will desire your beauty.Since he is your lord, bow to him.12 The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts,the richest of the people.13 All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwovenContinue reading “Psalm 45: 10-17….David had wives and concubines!”
Psalm 45: 1-9….Whom does the poet mean?
1 My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.2 You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.3 Gird your sword on your thigh, O mightyContinue reading “Psalm 45: 1-9….Whom does the poet mean?”
Psalm 44: 17-26….At the end – a glimmer of hope!
17 All this has come upon us, though we have not forgotten you, and we have not been false to your covenant. – “We are not to blame, we are perfect, or least good” This is, I doubt, a statement of truth, rather it is one of excuse!18 Our heart has not turned back, norContinue reading “Psalm 44: 17-26….At the end – a glimmer of hope!”
Psalm 44: 9-16….Is this honesty or self-deception?
9 But you have rejected us and disgraced usand have not gone out with our armies.10 You have made us turn back from the foe,and those who hate us have gotten spoil.11 You have made us like sheep for slaughterand have scattered us among the nations.12 You have sold your people for a trifle,demanding noContinue reading “Psalm 44: 9-16….Is this honesty or self-deception?”
As I read it! 