Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Psalm 16 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com This psalm is flowing smoothly until David makes an outrageous claim. He declares that the LORD will not allow him to experience decay. He is a holy man. But David is mortal and not immortal. Who didn’t know that? Probably this psalm wasn’t the greatest in its day. How do youContinueContinue reading “Psalm 16 Commentary”

Psalm 15 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com As a lecture, chapter 15 summarizes the essence of religion. It all boils down to obedience: being blameless; being righteous. That is the only qualification for entry into the presence of the LORD. Everyone can tell the truth. Each man has within himself the capacity to do what is right. ReligionContinueContinue reading “Psalm 15 Commentary”

Psalm 14 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The Hebrew words rendered ‘fool’ in Psalms denote one who is morally deficient. We can start with this footnote lifted from the New International Version Bible. This psalm is therefore talking about conduct and character that do not honor God rather than a direct reference to atheists. When a society becomes lawless, mightyContinueContinue reading “Psalm 14 Commentary”

Psalm 13 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? David is speaking for countless generations of God’s children. Who hasn’t prayed this kind of prayer? These are moments when you feel like you are running in unending cycles. You fear for your own end. Will it all end this way? And youContinueContinue reading “Psalm 13 Commentary”

Psalm 12 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Nostalgia is not a modern feeling. Humanity has always suffered homesickness. The spirit within longs for something that we all know once belonged to humanity. It is no longer there. No one is faithful anymore. It’s not a recent loss. It wasn’t for David. Consequently, ungodliness rules. Everyone lies to hisContinueContinue reading “Psalm 12 Commentary”

Psalm 11 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The LORD is a strong tower, the demilitarized green zone. There can never be a safer place. Those who take refuge in God are forever safe. They don’t need any other safe haven. Definitely not the mountain! The world thinks the mountain is a safer hiding place. From there, the enemyContinueContinue reading “Psalm 11 Commentary”

Psalm 10 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Having declared the sovereign rule of God over all in chapter 9, David now turns to the conflict of facts on the ground. He cannot reconcile the fact of God’s sovereign and just rule against the havoc wreaked by the wicked. Such a government cannot expect to get any votes inContinueContinue reading “Psalm 10 Commentary”

Psalm 9 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The LORD reigns forever. The LORD rules, upholding the cause of the upright while destroying the wicked. For this, David will give thanks; David will praise the LORD and loudly tell of all God’s wonderful deeds. Reading the first section of this Psalm leaves you with the impression that all isContinueContinue reading “Psalm 9 Commentary”

Psalm 8 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The heavens may refer to what we now know as the universe. It may consist of the visible but outer world as well as the invisible outer world. One glance and you immediately know we are looking at an immeasurably majestic Creator. The sun, the moon, and the stars; all displayContinueContinue reading “Psalm 8 Commentary”

Psalm 7 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Back in the day, the LORD had provided selected cities as cities of refuge. You sought refuge in one of these cities if you killed someone accidentally. The elders in the city of refuge will protect you from your pursuers until you stand trial in the assembly. By making God hisContinueContinue reading “Psalm 7 Commentary”