Category: Psalms

Psalms 116:1 is about the writer acknowledging the overwhelming love and mercy of God, calling on the Lord in gratitude for hearing his cry for help. 1 I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Setting the Scene for Psalms 116:1 In Psalms chapter 116, we find a…

Psalms 123:1 is about acknowledging our dependence on God and looking to Him for guidance and help. 1 To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens! Setting the Scene for Psalms 123:1 In the scene described in Psalms 123:1, we find a group of weary travelers seeking refuge…

Psalms 143:1 is about calling upon the Lord in a time of distress, seeking His mercy and refuge in the face of overwhelming challenges. 1 Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my pleas for mercy! In your faithfulness, answer me in your righteousness! Setting the Scene for Psalms 143:1 In Psalms 143, we…

is about the deliverance and protection provided by God in times of distress and ultimately the strengthening of faith through His power and presence. 16 He sent from on high, he took me; he drew me out of many waters. Setting the Scene for Psalms 18:16 In Psalms chapter 18, we find King David reflecting…

Psalms 20:24 is about acknowledging that our paths in life are directed by God’s guidance and that finding our purpose and fulfillment comes from walking in His ways. 24 A man’s steps are from the Lord; how then can man understand his way? Setting the Scene for Psalms 20:24 In the scene described in Psalms…

Psalms 31:6 is about entrusting one’s spirit into the faithful hands of God, acknowledging His sovereignty and seeking refuge in Him during times of distress. 6 I hate those who pay regard to worthless idols, but I trust in the Lord. Setting the Scene for Psalms 31:6 In the setting of Psalms 31:6, we find…

Psalms 34:12 is about instructing believers to seek and pursue peace and goodness, turning away from evil and actively seeking harmony with others. 12 What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good? Setting the Scene for Psalms 34:12 In the setting of Psalms 34:12, we find King…

Psalms 37:1-9 is about trusting in the Lord, resisting the temptation to be envious of evildoers and their prosperity, and finding peace and assurance in the righteousness of God’s ways, promising that the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant peace. 1 Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers!…

Psalms 89:15-16 is about the blessedness and joy that come from walking in the light of God’s presence and experiencing His righteousness and lovingkindness. 15 Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face, 16 In your name they exult all day long and in…

Psalms 91:8 is about being safe and protected under God’s wings, shielded from harm and destruction. 8 You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked. Setting the Scene for Psalms 91:8 In the scene described in Psalms 91:8, we find a group of believers gathered together in a small,…