Psalm 56: the Reliability of God’s Word

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To the chief musician,On the Silent Dove in Distant Lands,Of David, a Miktam,When the Philistines took him in Gath.1. Be gracious to me, O God, because a mortal tramples me.Fighting all day he oppresses me.2. My adversaries trample me all day,Because many are fighting against me proudly.3. In the day when I fear, In You…

Psalm 149: the Triumph of the Gospel

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1. Praise Yahweh!Sing to Yahweh a new song,His praise in the congregation of saints.2. Let Israel rejoice in the one who made him.Let the sons of Zion be glad in their king.3. Let them praise His name with dancing.With tambourine and harp let them hymn to Him,4. Because Yahweh takes pleasure in His people.He will…

Special Features of Psalm 148

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1. Praise Yah!Praise Yahweh from the heavens!Praise Him in the heights!2. Praise Him, all His angels!Praise Him, all His hosts!3. Praise Him, sun and moon!Praise Him, all stars of light!4. Praise Him, heavens of the heavens,And the waters which are from above the heavens!5. Let them praise the name of Yahweh,Because He has commanded and…

Against the Covenant of Works

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The Westminster Confession of Faith (VII, 2) describes the covenant of works as follows: The first covenant made with man was a covenant of works, wherein life was promised to Adam, and in him to his posterity, upon condition of perfect and personal obedience. This language can be understood in two different ways. 1) It may mean…

Life through the Law?

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In Exodus 20:13, the Lord said to Moses, "Yet the house of Israel rebelled against Me in the wilderness; they did not walk in My statutes; they despised My judgments, which, if a man does, he shall live by them." He repeated it in verse 21 of the same chapter. Jesus said something very similar…

Christ in All the Psalms: Psalm 30

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A Psalm. A Song at the Dedication of the House. Of David1. I will exalt You, O Yahweh, for You draw me up,And You do not make my enemies rejoice over me.2. O Yahweh my God, I cry unto You,And You heal me.3. O Yahweh, You cause my soul to ascend from Sheol.You make me…

Sing the Psalms

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Click on this link for metrical settings of all 150 psalms. The versifications are by Ken Hanko, who sought to stay as close as possible to a careful translation of the psalms. The tunes are psalm and hymn tunes from all periods of church history.

Christ in All the Psalms: Psalm 29

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A Psalm of David1. Ascribe to Yahweh, O sons of God,Ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.2. Ascribe to Yahweh the glory of His name.Worship Yahweh in the beauty of holiness.3. The voice of Yahweh is upon the waters.The God of glory thunders.Yahweh is upon many waters.4. The voice of Yahweh is in power.The voice of…