Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Psalm 14 Commentary The Hebrew words rendered ‘fool’ in the Psalms denote one who is morally deficient. We can start with this footnote lifted from the New International Version Bible. Therefore, this psalm talks about conduct and character that do not honor God. It’s not about atheists as we understand them. When a society becomes lawless, mightContinueContinue reading “Psalm 14 Commentary”

Psalm 13 Commentary How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? David speaks 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 you know itContinueContinue reading “Psalm 13 Commentary”

Psalm 12 Commentary Nostalgia is not a modern sickness. 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. Ungodliness rules. Everyone lies to their neighbor. SuccessContinueContinue reading “Psalm 12 Commentary”

Psalm 11 Commentary 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, you easily seeContinueContinue reading “Psalm 11 Commentary”

Psalm 10 Commentary Not only does the wicked man cause pain and suffering to the weak and innocent, but he also raises his fist against the Sovereign God. His actions are a loud and public declaration that God doesn’t care. He says to himself, “God will never notice; He covers his face and never sees.”ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 10 Commentary”

Psalm 9 Commentary Reading the first section of this Psalm leaves you with the impression that all is well. Justice and the perfect rule of God at play! “You have blotted out their name forever and ever.” Verse 5c But verse 13 complicates everything! David’s enemies are still present, not destroyed. David is being persecuted,ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 9 Commentary”

Psalm 8 Commentary 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 display theContinueContinue reading “Psalm 8 Commentary”

Psalm 7 Commentary 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 his refuge,ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 7 Commentary”

Psalm 6 Commentary Who praises you from the grave? Is David trying to bribe God? Yes and no. Yes, because David reminds the LORD of what is at stake if David dies. There will be no more praise from David. No, because David is simply stating a fact of his own value in creation. IfContinueContinue reading “Psalm 6 Commentary”

Psalm 5 Commentary In ancient times, the kingship was the most important leadership structure in the nation. It hosted both absolute power and absolute authority. David is probably referring to these leadership parameters when he thinks of God as his king. How many times should one pray, and what is the best time? The impressionContinueContinue reading “Psalm 5 Commentary”