Metrical Setting of Psalm 38
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Psalm 32:1-5: A Series of Threes
We have here a series of threes. In verses 1-2 are three terms for justification: transgression is forgiven, sin is covered, and the Lord does not impute iniquity. In verses 3-4 David gives us three descriptions of his spiritual condition: "my bones grew old through my groaning," "your hand was heavy on me," and "my…
Metrical Setting of Psalm 37
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Psalm 30: Centered on Verse 7
Psalm 30 is a difficult psalm for especially two reasons. The first reason is that the heading is rather mysterious: A Song at the dedication of the house of David. The second reason is that there is a dramatic change in tone in verse 7. That verse begins with a very positive statement: LORD, by…
Metrical Setting of Psalm 36
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Psalm 22:22-31: Praise of the Anointed in His Deliverance
In the first part of this psalm, we see the sufferer forsaken and in anguish. In the second part we see him delivered and rejoicing. The contrast between the two sections is very great, and the transition from one to the other extremely abrupt. The change takes place in the last sentence of verse 21,…
Metrical Setting of Psalm 35
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Psalm 22, Part 1: Lament of the Anointed in His Suffering
There are several quotations from and references to Psalm 22 in the gospels. Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Matthew 27:42,43: He saved others; Himself He cannot save. If He is…
Metrical Setting of Psalm 34
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Psalm 29: The Power of the Voice of Yahweh
Matthew 8: 23-27 shows us the power of the voice of our Lord Jesus Christ. Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him.And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke…