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Psalm 39
Jeduthun was one of three music directors that served during David’s reign. He was also the King’s Seer. The tone of this psalm does not come across well in English. It takes turns of logic and makes subtle connections that … Continue reading
Psalm 38 (Updated)
This is one of seven Penitential Psalms, and we do not know the context. We can sense that whatever the occasion, it seems not to have struck David’s awareness all at once. Rather, the pressure of conviction grew slowly. The … Continue reading
Psalm 37
This is an acrostic psalm loaded with popular proverbs of David’s time. It’s the age old question of why it seems the wicked prosper and the righteous are blown by the winds of blind fortune. On the surface, it appears … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Mysticism, King David, nature, oppression, peace, Political activism, Psalms, psychology
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Psalm 35
This is the first imprecatory psalm we encounter, a form which has no parallel in Western literature. It sounds to us like petty vengeance because we lack the proper moral background in our world. Paul warns us that all Creation … Continue reading
Psalm 34
It can seem at times that David’s songs are awfully repetitious. Consider that virtually every one of them represents some adventure David went through or something that left a major impression on him. In this case, we are told that … Continue reading
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Tagged Hebrew Mysticism, King David, old testament history, Psalms
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Psalm 33
The glory and greatness of Our Creator is self-manifest. He needs no praise and honor. Worshiping God is simply in our own best interest. His glory is, but He allows us to enter into that glory as the place where … Continue reading
Psalm 32
Hebrew theology acknowledged the Spirit Realm but carefully avoiding presuming to say much about it. The primary issue was not whether one’s spirit was alive or dead, but whether one was morally alive or dead. One who seemed morally insensitive … Continue reading
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Tagged conscience, covenant of moses, King David, moral consciousness, Psalms
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Psalm 31
Never be content with a mere translation of words. If this were a modern work of Western song, we would say it was a long string of clichés. However, in good Hebrew verse, this is how it’s done. Readers of … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient hebrew, hebrew poetry, Hebrew writing, human suffering, King David, Psalms
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Psalm 30
The text offers a dedication line that is to us rather mysterious, mentioning the dedication only of some “house.” However, given the dreadful context of the rest of the Psalm, associating it with 1 Chronicles 21 seems a good bet. … Continue reading
Psalm 29
In Israel, politics was never just politics. The Covenant was a suzerain-vassal treaty, a very personal covenant, making Israel in effect a tributary to Jehovah Himself. Idolatry was treason, and very often treason arose from idolatry. It has been widely … Continue reading
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Tagged babylonian exile, idolatry, Israel, King David, politics, Psalms, religion, superstition
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