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Psalm 43 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Backdrop: Courtroom. Judge: the LORD God. Attorney: the LORD God. The psalmist is the defendant. He is seeking vindication before the Judge. His name must be cleared of blame. He also asks his attorney to argue the case in his favor. He needs rescue. This is verse 1. Verse 2 givesContinueContinue reading “Psalm 43 Commentary”

Psalm 42 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com This psalm pictures one of the many moments when the nation of Israel or parts of the nation lived under the yoke of slavery. Israel’s God, famed for His saving power as famously claimed by the exodus, became the object of scorn. “Now he cannot save you,” the enemy would haveContinueContinue reading “Psalm 42 Commentary”

Psalm 41 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com This chapter leaves the New Testament saint feeling uncomfortable. For the strong thoughts of revenge, the saint remembers the word of the LORD that vengeance is of the LORD. For the direct connection between sickness and righteousness, the New Testament saint knows the equation doesn’t always balance that way. And whenContinueContinue reading “Psalm 41 Commentary”

Psalm 40 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us.” Totally agreed. And this very psalm is one of them! When you read the Book of Hebrews and hear what the Spirit says about this psalm, then you realize our own understanding of much of what we readContinueContinue reading “Psalm 40 Commentary”

Psalm 39 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The psalmist will do his best to keep away from evil. He keeps quiet to ensure his mouth doesn’t breed trouble. But from his position of apparent innocence, more questions swell up within his heart.“Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleetingContinueContinue reading “Psalm 39 Commentary”

Psalm 38 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The psalmist feels guilty and groans inside his heart. But he also feels sick and experiences physical pain. This is interesting! What kind of sin makes the sinner feel physical pain? This kind of sickness and mental condition cannot be cured by human medical processes. David knows the problem. He hasContinueContinue reading “Psalm 38 Commentary”

Psalm 37 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com A perfect fit for the Book of Proverbs and supremely enriched by the personal experiences of David, psalm 37 is a timeless treasure for the household of faith. It is home to a couple of poster verses that have blessed generations of believers down the ages. “Take delight in the Lord, and heContinueContinue reading “Psalm 37 Commentary”

Psalm 36 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Transgression speaks from within a man’s heart: all is well. Take heart. Nothing wrong is happening. Don’t fear. God won’t do anything. So they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their own evil deeds. The NIV translation seems to suggest that this is the message that God has putContinueContinue reading “Psalm 36 Commentary”

Psalm 35 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The psalms can be an interesting collection of prayers. There are times when David is strong and bullish. There are also times when he is an equal contestant and needs just a little bit of something to get through. In this psalm, David is weak. He doesn’t need re-enforcements; he needsContinueContinue reading “Psalm 35 Commentary”

Psalm 34 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelek, who drove him away, and he left. Probably the Book of First Samuel 21 provides the context for this chapter. But what is David doing at Gath of the Philistines, the enemy territory? Well, Gath is a safe haven for David,ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 34 Commentary”