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Psalms 63 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com David is in the Desert of Judah. He is thirsty as normally expected under these conditions. Water is the most important commodity in the desert. But David doesn’t have it. The graphics used in this psalm draw us the thoughts of dependence on the LORD. But they also emphasize another importantContinueContinue reading “Psalm 63 Commentary”

http://www.lovingscripture.com The term rest features prominently in the Torah. It is tightly connected to God’s intended design. A man should enjoy existence in rest. This concept is amply represented by the many Sabbaths in the Torah. The psalmist is talking about the more important Sabbath for his soul. Only God provides it. The first verseContinueContinue reading “Psalm 62 Commentary”

http://www.lovingscripture.comVerse 2 gives us the picture of a distant David praying for God’s intervention. The ‘ends of the earth’ statement may be a reference to the distance between David and God. It can be big or small but David still prays. The New Testament saint may look at this distance as the extent of one’sContinueContinue reading “Psalm 61 Commentary”

http://www.lovingscripture.com You probably want to read this psalm from the  introductory notes. David is sitting on Israel’s throne. And he has mounted a successful military campaign that includes Joab’s victory over the Edomites in the Valley Of Salt. Yet the color of the psalm is more complaining than praise. The tone seems to dwell onContinueContinue reading “Psalm 60 Commentary”

Psalm 59 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com This time around David is the innocent one. There is always an understanding within the saint’s heart that innocence must always lead to a prosperous life. But not for David. He is a hunted man and so for no offense of his. It is always a difficult position when the innocentContinueContinue reading “Psalm 59 Commentary”

Psalm 58 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The psalmist is describing his world. It is not different from ours. It is dog-eat-dog out there. There is injustice and violence. The term ruler may refer to anyone having authority or some form of power over the other. Could be parents, older siblings, superiors at work, church, in the community,ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 58 Commentary”

Psalm 57 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Another petition. Another praise song. The psalmist has escaped death but he is still on the wanted list. It isn’t his first deliverance and he knows it won’t be his last. So the language is in the present continuous tense. “Have mercy on me,” he prays. It is a petition toContinueContinue reading “Psalm 57 Commentary”

Psalm 56 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Then he is no longer afraid. Then he declares, “What can mere mortals do to me?” The picture is that of a bully pursuing his victim all day. He is self-confident. He trusts his prowess. He boasts about it. He is sureContinueContinue reading “Psalm 56 Commentary”

Psalm 55 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com David is afraid. Several words are used to describe his feelings and condition: trouble; distraught; suffering; anguish; fear; trembling, and overwhelmed. This sad state of affairs is as a consequence of a couple of factors: what the enemy is saying and the threats. We are always hearing things. The things weContinueContinue reading “Psalm 55 Commentary”

Psalm 54 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 23 of the Book of First Samuel provides context to this psalm. David is in the Desert of Ziph while on the run from King Saul. The Ziphites have just blown David’s cover and he is nearly captured by King Saul. The LORD saves David by creating an emergence somewhereContinueContinue reading “Psalm 54 Commentary”