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To the Chief MusicianA Psalm of DavidSome believe that the Chief Musician is the Lord GOD Himself and others suppose him to be a leader of choirs or musicians in Davids time such as Heman the singer or Asaph 1 Chronicles 633 165-7 and 256. It is impossible to keep the reasons for praise out of the summons to praise Maclaren.

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The blessed one and the enemy of the blessed one.

. Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. The title tells us both the authors and the audience of the psalm. Have mercy on me O LORD for I am in trouble.

His building both literal and figurative became reckless 1 Kings 910ff19 his kingdom a ruin 1 Kings 1111ff and his marriages a disastrous denial of God 1 Kings 111ff Kidner 2. However Charles Spurgeon thought We should attribute it to his later years when he had a higher sense of the preciousness of pardon because a keener sense of sin than in his younger days. This the character and faithfulness of God was stronger to David and Israel than thousands of chariots or horses.

David Guzik commentary on Psalm 103 where David the Psalmist speaks to his own soul to bless the Lord and giving many reasons to do so. David Guzik commentary on Psalm 6 describes the plea of David to lighten the chastening hand of God before he declares his confidence in Him. Horatius Bonar cited in Charles Spurgeon A.

The righteous runneth into it and is safe Melvill cited in Spurgeon ii. 1 Chronicles 1641 42. David Guzik commentary on Psalm 98 which is a triumphant call to all the earth to praise God for His marvelous work for His saving power.

Sacrifices of joy or of shouting and resounding ie. 1-2 A prayer like incense. Have mercy also upon me and answer me.

The central mass of this psalm describes the singer as suffering from two evils. But study his character and his doings and thus render intelligent appreciative praise Spurgeon ii. Singing praise to the Savior.

The title of this psalm is To the Chief MusicianA Psalm of David. David Guzik commentary on Psalm 31 explains the song of David who declares how the secret place of Gods presence gives us shelter from trouble. This peril waiting for those who rejected the man after Gods heart as described in Psalm 6922-23 was quoted by the Apostle Paul in Romans 119-10 as appropriate to those among his own people who rejected Jesus.

David declares his humble heart. 1 What the righteous man does not do. Whatever the occasion was this short psalm is a beautiful denial of pride arrogance and selfish ambition.

Charles Spurgeon observed this about the uncommon pairing of Psalm and Song for this composition. He has dispersed abroad He has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever.

David Guzik commentary on Psalm 112 an acrostic psalm that is a companion to Psalm 111 showing the blessed life of the man or woman who fears the Lord. The title tells us both the author and the audience of the psalm. Verse six presents a key to understanding Psalm 1.

Job 3616 Venema cited in Spurgeon iii. David Guzik commentary on Psalm 43 explains this song who goes from crying out to God in depression to praising God who answered him. 7-10 Seeking the faithful God.

The title of this psalm is To the Chief Musician. The understanding of the afterlife was murky at best in the. There are striking parallels between the first part of Psalm 98 and Marys Magnificat Luke 146-55 which may mean.

Some believe that the Chief Musician is the LORD God Himself and others suppose him to be a leader of choirs or musicians in Davids time such as Heman the singer or Asaph 1 Chronicles 633 165-7 and 256Korah was a descendant of Levi Exodus 616-24. The how and Whom of worship. Good the perfecter of good and the rewarder of good.

This psalm records well-intentioned but faithless advice of. Which were accomplished with the sound of trumpets and other instruments Numbers 1010. Do not only magnify the Lord because he is God.

There are several men named Ethan in the Hebrew Scriptures but this man is mentioned specifically in 1 Kings 431 as someone who was famous for his wisdom yet surpassed by Solomons greater wisdom. Sickness and treacherous friends A. Psalm 124 celebrates the deliverance that only God could bring to His people.

It speaks of a young child but it contains the experience of a man in Christ Charles Spurgeon A. The nature of Davids prayer. According to John Trapp the great preacher of the early church John Chrysostom said this psalm was used in his era AD.

9-13 David describes the depths of his trouble. Nor truth to be exalted by it but that they may become our practical guides to the nearest communion with God Spurgeon B. James Montgomery Boice observed regarding the commentary on Psalm 95 in Hebrews 37-413.

1-2 Worship in many forms. 2 Timothy 110 says that Jesus brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. On the night before His crucifixion Jesus prayed a glorious prayer and one line of that prayer reads.

Blessed is the man and forming an appropriate prologue to the whole collection. This idea is presented many times in the Bible as in Psalm 731 and 14310. Gratitude for Gods help.

David Guzik commentary on Psalm 118 which contains the Old Testament verse which is most often quoted in the New Testament regarding the chief cornerstone. I have declared to them Your name and will declare it John 1726. 3b When You.

Because we are made in Gods image Genesis 126-27 we know something of. My eye wastes away with grief Yes my soul and my body. Blessed is the man.

To the Chief MusicianA Psalm of the sons of Korah. Psalm 333 Poole B. The title of this psalm is A Contemplation of Ethan the Ezrahite.

For the LORD knows the way of the righteous but the way of the ungodly shall perish In this psalm the way of the righteous and the way of the ungodly are contrasted. Oh come let us sing to the LORD. The Hebrew calls it a Shur and Mizmor a combination of psalm and song which may be best described by the term A Lyrical PoemIn this case the psalm may be said or sung and be equally suitable.

Thomas Chalmers cited in Charles Spurgeon A. A Psalm of David. David Guzik commentary on Psalm 136 a wonderful Psalm that celebrates the truth that regarding God His mercy endures forever.

He may change his plan but not the purpose of his soul Spurgeon 2. This psalm is the last of the six Egyptian Hallel Psalms sung in Jesus day as part of the Passover. David Guzik commentary on Psalm 124 another of the songs of ascents.

349-407 as part of the evening liturgy in the Greek Church due to the reference in Psalm 1412 to the evening sacrifice. David Guzik commentary on Psalm 20 where David declares the triumph of the Lords anointed trusting in the name of the Lord. The way of the righteous.

It represents peace and security as in Psalm 335. That mercy had no beginning and shall never know an end Spurgeon iv. Hear O LORD when I cry with my voice.

Alexander Maclaren well described it. The psalmist describes his response to Gods coming answer. 1-2 The help of God when under the threat of men.

Damp earth covers silent mouths Spurgeon ii. 1-3 Blessings belonging to the one who considers the poor. Hebrews 212 quotes the second half of Psalm 22 specifically Psalm 2222 proving clearly that the entire psalm points to Jesus not just the agony of the first half.

Psalm 1 is the first psalm of the Book of Psalms beginning in the English King James Version. For this he deserves the constant gratitude of his people Spurgeon iii. It is one of the shortest Psalms to read but one of the longest to learn.

This means he was likely a contemporary of Solomon and was also alive during the reign of David. Like much of Solomons wisdom the lessons of this psalm relevant as they were to his situation were mostly lost on him. The Book of Psalms is part of the third section of the Hebrew Bible and a book of the Christian Old TestamentIn Latin this psalm is known as Beatus vir or Beatus vir qui non abiit.

This is probably the most thorough citing of an Old Testament passage in the New Testament A. 9-10 The grief of the wicked. LORD I cry out to You.

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