Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Psalm 26 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life. This is David. Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Psalm 51 verse 5. Probably another David. You then understand why repeating this psalm is nearly impossible! Who amongst us has led a blameless life? WhoContinueContinue reading “Psalm 26 Commentary”

Psalm 25 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com It is said that no man is an island. But suffering can isolate you completely. You become lonely in the midst of a crowd. The saint must then look to the only source of company and help, God. The psalmist is suffering but the suffering has brought him closer to hisContinueContinue reading “Psalm 25 Commentary”

Psalm 24 Commentary http://www.lovingscripyture.com In the first two verses, the LORD claims ownership of the earth and the world. There is a serious tone of exclusivity to the claim. There is no shared ownership.Unlike pagans, believers understand and appreciate the LORD’S exclusive ownership of both the earth and the world. The earth may be thoughtContinueContinue reading “Psalm 24 Commentary”

Psalm 23 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Probably the most read, most well-known, and the most quoted psalm. Psalm 23 is simply a beautiful and timeless gem! The interest with which we read this psalm increases quickly as we realize that we are hearing the shepherd’s voice. Days and nights spent behind and ahead of the flock canContinueContinue reading “Psalm 23 Commentary”

Psalm 22 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Crucifixion. What else? The unanswered prayer of the Lord Jesus Christ to have the cup of suffering waved; the mocking and dividing of clothes; and the insults of the unbelievers. It is an appropriate distraction imposed by the messianic message to the original context. We cannot be wrong. In reality, theContinueContinue reading “Psalm 22 Commentary”

Psalm 21 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com It is often the case that when one stops to look at the LORD’s interventions in one’s life, you find it impossible to fault the LORD on anything. Instead, you find an abundance of blessings far beyond expectations. It is a source of great joy. Unless you are ‘a worthless servant’ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 21 Commentary”

Psalm 20 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The timing of this psalm is sometime after David’s coronation as king over the entire nation. Zion had become the seat of the nation’s administration. Israel had already found stability and David’s fame had spread. It is from such a background that a prosperous David would preserve for us an importantContinueContinue reading “Psalm 20 Commentary”

Psalm 19 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Elegance and beauty, combined with heavenly serenity; this psalm presents creation’s hymn of praise. You guess the shepherd boy is working through his thoughts under the cover of open skies. From here, he can gaze at the unlimited expanse of the visible universe with his naked eyes. The immortal God beginsContinueContinue reading “Psalm 19 Commentary”

Psalm 18 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com David is reflecting on his long career. He is looking at the many interventions of the LORD. It is an interesting list.There were times when David faced enemies who were too strong for him. God was his only way out. He needed rescue.At other times, David went into battle with aContinueContinue reading “Psalm 18 Commentary”

Psalm 17 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com This is one of the prayers which are very difficult to repeat. Who can claim that their steps have held to God’s paths and that their feet have not stumbled? Who would want the LORD to examine them because they are sure of passing the exam with flying colors? You easilyContinueContinue reading “Psalm 17 Commentary”