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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
In Psalms, chapter six, verses one through ten, this is one of six penitential psalms for sorrows of sin that is under the prayer for mercy during trouble section, while the others are Psalms thirty-two, chapter thirty-eight, chapter fifty-one, chapter one hundred and thirty, and chapter one hundred and forty-three, respectively. The Holy Spirit inspired
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In Psalms, chapter five, verse ten, is part of A morning prayer section near the end of this psalm, where the theme verse speaks concerning their social group or the many sins committed due to their continuous rebellion. However, another chapter in Psalms is similar to the theme verse in chapter thirty-five under A Plea
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In Psalms, chapter five, verses five through six, evil does not exist in the abstract. God not only hates sin but the spirit of those who perpetrate evil. On the other hand, the scriptures reveal God to be the One who loves sinners, reaches out to them in compassion and mercy, and seeks to redeem
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In Psalms, chapter five, verse three, David is firmly determined to seek God with all his heart and commits to three actions. Confident that God will hear his voice, he will persist in prayer and not live without it, as in verses one through two and Deuteronomy four, verse twenty-nine. David will pray to God
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