Category: Psalms

9 Blessed shall he be who takes your little ones and dashes them against the rock! Setting the Scene for Psalms 137:9 The scene in Psalms 137 is set in a foreign land where the Israelites have been taken captive by the Babylonians. The Israelites are sitting by the rivers of Babylon, mourning the loss…

1 I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music. 2 I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; 3 I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless.…

1 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity; there is none who does good. 2 God looks down from heaven on the children of man to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. 3 They have all fallen away; together they have…

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Setting the Scene for Psalms 23:5 In the serene setting of a lush green pasture, a group of weary and downtrodden sheep gather around their shepherd, David. The sun is beginning to set,…

4 He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. Setting the Scene for Psalms 91:4 In the serene setting of a lush garden, a group of weary travelers find solace under the shade of a large, ancient olive tree. The group…

8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Setting the Scene for Psalms 34:8 In the setting of Psalms 34, we find David, the author of this psalm, in a moment of distress and seeking refuge. David had fled from King Saul, who was…

4 One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. Setting the Scene for Psalms 27:4 In the setting of Psalms…

1 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. 4 Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5…

1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! 2 O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? 3 But know…

3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Setting the Scene for Psalms 147:3 In Psalms 147:3, the scene is set in a bustling marketplace in ancient Jerusalem. The sun is shining brightly, casting a warm glow over the dusty streets lined with vendors selling their wares. People from all walks of life…