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Psalm 26: Seven Assertions of Innocence, Seven Promises of Faithfulness, Seven Prayers for Vindication

December 22, 2022Psalms Commentary

There are great similarities between Psalm 17 and this psalm. In both David strongly asserts his innocence and asks the Lord for judgment in his favor. Hear a just cause, O LORD, Attend to my cry; Give ear to my prayer which is not from deceitful lips. Let my vindication come from Your presence; Let…

Metrical Setting of Psalm 43

December 19, 2022Metrical Psalms

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Psalm 71: A Psalm for Old Age

December 15, 2022Psalms Commentary

David was an old man when he wrote this psalm. Do not cast me off in the time of old age (v.9). Now also when I am old and gray-headed, O God, do not forsake me (v.18). In it he faces the problems that go with old age: failing strength, unfinished business and unrelenting enemies.…

Metrical Setting of Psalm 42

December 12, 2022Metrical Psalms

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Psalm 119:97-104: Having, Meditating, Keeping

December 9, 2022Psalms Commentary

1. How I love your law! All the day it is my meditation. 2. Your commandment will make me wiser than my enemies, For it is mine forever. 3. I have more insight than my teachers, For your testimonies are my meditation. 4. I will understand more than the elders, For your precepts I keep.…

Metrical Setting of Psalm 41

December 5, 2022Metrical Psalms

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Psalm 24: The King of Glory

December 3, 2022Psalms Commentary

The psalm has three distinct parts. Verses 1 and 2 are about the Lord’s universal rule. Verses 3-6 are about the necessity of holiness in those who ascend the hill of the Lord. Verses 7-10 are about the entry of the Lord into his dwelling place, or, to put it differently, about the ascension of…

Metrical Setting of Psalm 40

November 28, 2022Metrical Psalms

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Metrical Setting of Psalm 39

November 21, 2022Metrical Psalms

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Psalm 15: Who May Dwell in the Lord’s House?

November 17, 2022Psalms Commentary

This psalm asks a straightforward question - who may abide in the Lord's house? - and gives an equally straightforward answer - only one who is perfectly righteous. It is a detailed exposition of the truth expressed in Hebrews 12:14, Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.…