In Psalms, chapter nine, verse five, David speaks as if the events recorded here have already happened: a stylistic feature of prophecy in the Psalms. He is sure that the events will occur and speaks of them as if they already are fulfilled, as in verses fifteen through sixteen. The theme verse in the Praise …
In Psalms, chapter nine, verses one to two, the requirement of praise is vital at the heart of every believer’s relationship with God. The answer is self-explanatory in a song, “I will bless thee, Oh Lord.” I Will Bless Thee, Oh Lord,I Will Bless Thee, Oh Lord;With A Heart Of Thanksgiving,I Will Bless Thee, Oh …
In Psalms, chapter eight, verse five, this psalm expresses the honor God has bestowed upon humankind. The affirmation that we are humans created by God for a glorious purpose instead of animals or the product of evolution and chance. So valuable are we to God that we are His divine objects of His concern and …
In Psalms, chapter eight, verses four through six, the New Testament quotes these verses and applies them to Jesus, as in Hebrews two, verses six to eight, and Ephesians one, verses nineteen to twenty-two. It is only in Him that these truths will reach perfection. He is the One who, as a representative of the …
In Psalms, chapter seven, verse ten, the Holy Spirit teaches that the righteous can expect God to deliver and help them in times of affliction. We may appeal to God based on a clear conscience and our sincere endeavor to maintain uprightness.We may assert spiritual integrity before God by praying, “Judge me, Oh Lord, according …
In Psalms, chapter seven, verse one, those who have sincerely committed themselves to God may with all confidence take refuge in the Lord and commit their life situations to Him. Amid unjust or troublesome times, we may place ourselves under the protection of God and appeal to Him based on our faithfulness and righteousness. The …
In Psalms, chapter seven, verses one through seventeen, this psalm is a model for all treated unjustly, falsely accused, or attacked by those who despise them. This prayer can be towards our enemy who seeks to tear our souls like a lion, as in verse two, to Satan and the demonic host, as in Ephesians …
In Psalms, chapter six, verse six, the psalmist’s distress and anguish of soul have continued for some time. In verse three, “But thou, O Lord, how long?” To wait, along with verses six to seven, confirms that God has not immediately restored him to spiritual peace and His divine presence and grace. However, verses eight …
In Psalms, chapter six, verse four, though the penitent one is concerned about the body receiving healing, as in verse two, his primary concern is for the healing of the soul and the restoration of the presence of God and favor. He longs for God to be near him and appeals to His mercy and …
In Psalms, chapter six, verse two, during the time of physical affliction and divine chastisement, which he knows he deserves, the psalmist has lost his presence of God, as in verse four, and spiritual peace, as in verse three. He suffered for a long time and is in intense grief. His prayer is not so …
