David, in this Psalm, appeals to the righteous Judge of heaven and earth against his enemies who hated and persecuted him. It is supposed that Saul and his party are the people he meant, for with them he had the greatest struggles. We can apply this Psalm to any little peevish quarrels of our own. […]
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This Psalm teaches us to give glory to God and to teach and admonish ourselves and one another. The Happiness of Those Who Trust in God Psalm 34 – A Psalm of David I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and
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This is a Psalm of praise. It is probable that David wrote it but we are not told so, because God would have us to look above the writer to that blessed Spirit that moved and guided them. This Psalm naturally expresses the pious affections of a devout soul towards God. The Sovereignty of the
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This Psalm, though it does not speak of Christ, yet it has a great deal of the gospel in it. David, in this Psalm, describes “the blessedness of the man unto whom God imputes righteousness,” Rom. 4:6. Psalm 32 – A Psalm of David Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed
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It is probable that David penned this psalm when he was persecuted by Saul. It is a mixture of prayers, and praises and professions of confidence in God, all of which go well together and are helpful to one another. Praise to God in His Holiness and Majesty. Psalm 31 – A Psalm of David
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This is a Psalm of thanksgiving for the great deliverances which God had wrought for David. He penned it on the dedication of his house of cedar. This Psalm teaches us to remember with thankfulness any similar deliverances God works for us. We are to stir ourselves up to praise Him and be engaged in
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David was cheerful when others trembled even in the worst of storms, “though the earth be removed, yet we will not fear.” He calls upon all to give glory to God. To convince them of the goodness of God whom they adore. This Psalm teaches us to think great and high thoughts of God. Praise
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The former part of this psalm is the prayer of one in distress. The latter part is the thanksgiving of a triumphant saint who had been delivered. Added to it is a prophetical prayer for all God’s faithful loyal subjects. Psalm 28 – A Psalm of David To You, O LORD, I call; be not
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This Psalm describes the devout affections which souls may be carried towards God at all times, especially in times of trouble. Let our hearts be so affected by it. An exuberant declaration of faith Psalm 27 – A Psalm of David The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom
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In this psalm, David is putting himself under a solemn trial but by God and his own conscience. This Psalm teaches us what we must be and do to gain the favour of God, and comfort for ourselves. David is also carried by the spirit of prophecy to speak of himself as a type of
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