Category: Psalms

1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; Setting the Scene for Psalms 1:1 In the serene setting of a lush garden, a group of devout followers gathers under the shade of a large olive…

1 O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill? 2 He who walks blamelessly and does what is right and speaks truth in his heart; 3 who does not slander with his tongue and does no evil to his neighbor, nor takes up a reproach against his friend;…

1 In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain, 2 for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; 3 if the foundations are destroyed, what can…

1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. 2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3 The Lord has done great things for us; we are…

1 Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me; 2 Deliver me from those who work evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men. 3 For behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men stir up strife against me. For no transgression or sin of…

Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Setting the Scene for Psalms 27:14 In the setting of Psalms 27, we find King David, the author of this psalm, seeking solace and guidance from the Lord. The scene takes place in the royal chambers of the palace…

1 O Lord, I call upon you; hasten to me! Give ear to my voice when I call to you! 2 Let my prayer be counted as incense before you, and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice! 3 Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door…

6 I said, “You are gods, sons of the Most High, all of you; Setting the Scene for Psalms 82:6 The scene in Psalms 82 is set in the divine council of God, where He presides over a gathering of heavenly beings. In this council, God is surrounded by various celestial beings, including angels and…

1 With my voice I cry out to the Lord; with my voice I plead for mercy to the Lord. 2 I pour out my complaint before him; I tell my trouble before him. 3 When my spirit faints within me, you know my way! 4 Look to the right and see: there is none…

1 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side— let Israel now say— 2 if it had not been the Lord who was on our side when people rose up against us, 3 then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled against us; 4 then the…