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Psalm 75:10   “All the horns of the wicked I will also cut off, But the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.” This chapter is God’s response to the crisis described in the previous chapter, 74, by Asaph.  Therein is given an overview of the sequence of destruction to Jerusalem and in particular the Temple…

Psalm 73: 2, 17 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped. Until I went into the sanctuary of God; Then I understood their end. Perspective has a great impact on our attitude.  Listening to “both sides of the story” is one way in which perspective is altered, resulting…

Psalm 72: 12 -14   For He will deliver the needy when he cries, The poor also, and him who has no helper. He will spare the poor and needy, And will save the souls of the needy. He will redeem their life from oppression and violence; And precious shall be their blood in His sight. This…

Psalm 71: 15   My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness And Your salvation all the day, For I do not know their limits. As a seasoned saint, an older Psalmist, possibly Jeremiah or David in the twilight of life, makes an incredible declaration.  Who the human author was isn’t relevant, except to say that each of…

Psalm 70: 4   Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And let those who love Your salvation say continually, “Let God be magnified!” I’m constantly amazed at how David’s concern is for others more than himself.  In the midst of his plea for immediate assistance from the Lord, we read…

Psalm 64:10   The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and trust in Him And all the upright in heart shall glory. Recall Daniel’s overnight stay in the lion’s den?  Persecuted for prayer to God and his faith in God didn’t seem right or just.  Entrusting ourselves to God is risky, it requires unadulterated trust, confidence…

Psalm 62:2   He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. The first half of this Psalm David uses the “rock” as a metaphor to describe a place of stability, safety and confidence. How many rocks do we have, i.e. how many things do we truly rely…

Psalm 61: 2   From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Remember watching cartoons when a character would be covered up with a sheet or blanket, trying desperately to get out, get uncovered?  That’s similar to what David…

Psalm 60:12   Through God we will do valiantly, For it is He who shall tread down our enemies. I love the honesty and transparency of scripture, in particular reading the life of David.  Throughout the Psalms as well as this one, David pours out his heart and complains about God’s apparent lack of interest and concern about…