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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”

Psalm 6 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Who praises you from the grave? Is David trying to bribe God? Yes and no. Yes, because David is reminding the LORD of what is at stake should David die. There will be no more praise from David. No, because David is simply stating a fact of his own value inContinueContinue reading “Psalm 6 Commentary”

Psalm 5 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com In ancient times 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. The impression we get is that David was praying every morning, petitioning heaven forContinueContinue reading “Psalm 5 Commentary”

Psalm 4 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Prayer is supposed to be a personal and private communication line to heaven. The LORD God is on the other side of the communication line. But this psalm gives us an impression of a conference call. There are others listening to this prayer. It is to these others that David addressesContinueContinue reading “Psalm 4 Commentary”

Psalm 3 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The second volume of Samuel chapter 15 provides context to this psalm. David is running away from the palace following a nearly successful military coup led by his own son Absalom. In this moment of great difficulty, David looks to his God for deliverance. Prayer is never blind to the factsContinueContinue reading “Psalm 3 Commentary”