Psalm 21: the king in Israel; rejoicing in the LORD’s strength and deliverance; prayers answered: honor, long life, glory, 2 Cor. 4:17; gladness; not shaken; Most High, Gen. 14:19;Ps. 83:18;47:2; […]
Psalm 20
Psalm 20: prayer requests for the king of Israel; the jussive; sacrifices and offerings before battle; selah; anticipating victory; raising a banner for victory; trust in God in war not […]
Psalm 19
Psalm 19: Heavens declare the glory of God; general revelation; Law of the Lord: six words for Law, six characteristics; revives the life; makes wise; makes happy; enlightens; fear of […]
Psalm 18:25-50 Part 3
Psalm 18:25-50: continued blessing for faithfulness; the LORD astute; bringing down the proud; lighting my lamp; LORD’s provision in battle; word of the LORD tested, 1 Sam. 23:2-5; enemies in […]
Psalm 18:10-24 Part 2
Psalm 18:10-24: arrival from heaven; heaven and earth moved; the LORD responds to righteousness; an open place; the king’s obedience, Deut. 17:18-20. NB It may take several seconds for the […]
Psalm 18:1-9 Part 1
Psalm 18:1-9: Praise commanded, Ps. 22:23,26; 30:4;34:1; Matt. 11:25; Rom. 15:11; Eph. 1:3; 1Pet. 1:3a; Heb. 13:15; my rock, 1 Sam. 23:25,28; refuge, Ps. 5:11; worthy of praise; theophanies; cosmic […]
Psalm 17
Psalm 17: David calls for vindication from the LORD when unjustly accused; keeping on the LORD’s path; call for protection from the wicked; lovingkindness, Ex.15:13b;20:6; wicked ways; call for deliverance; […]
Psalm 16
Psalm 16: God as our refuge; Good from the LORD; delight with the saints; idol-worshippers; the LORD is my portion; counsel from the LORD; at my right hand, Ps. 109:31; […]
Psalm 15
Psalm 15: Who can worship the LORD?; the righteous and blameless, Noah, Gen. 6:9b; treats his neighbor right; no slander, no evil; honors those who fear the LORD; fair with […]
Psalm 14
Psalm 14: the fool and his thinking; his corruption; the LORD’s perspective; no one who seeks God or does good; they devour God’s people; God is with the righteous; judgement […]