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Psalm 133 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com When brothers united in order to sin at Babel, the LORD commanded a curse, and men were scattered. Simeon and Levi were a perfect combination of violence and sin – the LORD scattered them in Israel. You fear for the world that is physically uniting in rebellion against the commandments ofContinueContinue reading “Psalm 133 Commentary”

Psalm 132 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Psalm 132 is a prayer for the LORD’s blessing upon the Sanctuary. Let the LORD bless the Sanctuary with His presence. The psalmist is very bold. He uses David’s desire to build the LORD a house as a counterweight. It didn’t come on ‘the cheap’. David endured hardships in the process.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 132 Commentary”

Psalm 131 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com When David killed Goliath, he became a national hero. He was a well-respected army general. As a shepherd boy, David had incredible experiences with the sheep. Of course, he became the leader of God’s people but not until numerous near-death experiences while on the run from an enraged King Saul. YetContinueContinue reading “Psalm 131 Commentary”

Psalm 130 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Depending on the evangelist who the LORD used to deliver the word, the word salvation means a lot of things. To some, and because the evangelist talked about hell, salvation means being saved from hell. Indeed, this holds true for a generation that heard this type of message constantly. Other individualsContinueContinue reading “Psalm 130 Commentary”

Psalm 129 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com This psalm may be presented as a conversation between observers and Israel. Observers: Israel, tell us your story. How has it been with you and your enemies? Israel: Well, my enemies have prosecuted me cruelly ever since I was a youth. Observers: Tell us more about the persecution. Israel: Yes, theyContinueContinue reading “Psalm 129 Commentary”

Psalm 128 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com They said Christians have dull lives. Straight, yes; but too simple and too flat. No high notes. The marketers of this way are pathetic. Their product cannot sell. To contemplate joining this queue is to elect a life of trouble. How wrong! Just how wrong they are! Psalm 128 is beautiful!ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 128 Commentary”

Psalm 127 Commentary The first three verses appear to be satirical in nature. They would fit a direct extract from the Book of Proverbs. But what is the prophet talking about? We have two extreme examples. First: A construction project where “everything” is management, from a decision to build to architectural designs and actual work.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 127 Commentary”

Psalm 126 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The NIV translation runs with two thoughts. Verses 1 to 3 report on the events of restoration. The captives were restored back in Jerusalem. The city was once again lively with people. It was a happy moment for the psalmist. These are past events. But we would guess the restoration wasContinueContinue reading “Psalm 126 Commentary”

Psalm 125 Commentary The Security of God’s People http://www.lovingscripture.com Believers are like Mount Zion; rock-solid and stable. They cannot be shaken. But what about the advantage that we see on the side of wickedness? They are in the driving seat. Things appear to go well for the wicked. They do not suffer pain; they areContinueContinue reading “Psalm 125 Commentary”

Psalm 124 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com What if the LORD had not been on our side? Let the saint answer this question. The enemy didn’t stand a chance against you because the LORD said no. And the LORD broke the hunter’s trap. The saint is unharmed and free like a bird. Let the saint thank the LORD.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 124 Commentary”