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…