commentary on psalm 17

The Hebrew word for Contemplation maskil could be better translated as instructionHe calls this prayer Maschil a Psalm of instruction because of the good lessons he had himself learned in the cave learned on his knees and so learned that he desired to teach others Matthew Henry cited in. This psalm is titled To the Chief MusicianWith flutes.

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Psalm 142 is titled A Contemplation of DavidA Prayer when he was in the cave.

. David Guzik commentary on Psalm 4 where David asks God to hear him in his distress before he addresses mens futility and then calms himself. This psalm is titled A Praise of DavidThough Psalm 17 and Psalm 86 were also called A Prayer of David this is the only one titled A Praise of David and it is a high point of praisePsalm 145 is indeed a monumental praise psalm a fit summary of all David had learned about God during a long lifetime of following hard after the Almighty James Montgomery Boice. Because it shares some of the themes and phrases of Psalm 27 and Psalm 31 some think the author was David.

A Psalm of DavidThe title of the psalm indicates that it was directed toward the Chief Musician whom some suppose to be the Lord GOD Himself and others suppose to be a leader of choirs or musicians in Davids time such as Heman the singer or Asaph 1 Chronicles 633 165-7 and 256. He had been a shepherd and he was not. David Guzik commentary on John 17 where Jesus prays to the Father concerning the disciples followed by a prayer for all believers.

Lack of Bible reading and Bible teaching Proverbs 289. A Meditation of David which he sang to the LORD concerning the words of Cush a BenjamiteThe New King James Version translates the Hebrew word shiggaion as meditation though the word is difficult to translate and is used elsewhere only in Habakkuk 31The specific occasion is not easily connected with an event recorded in. Bible Commentary Quick Navigation.

This psalm has no title and therefore the author remains unknown. A Psalm of David. Derek Kidner wrote of Psalm 135 Every verse of this psalm either echoes quotes or is quoted by some other part of Scripture.

Many think this psalm was written upon the occasion of the entrance of the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem during the reign of David 2 Samuel 6. In Psalm 1121 we are told that Gods people also delight in Gods words commands Boice ii. Psalm 1112 spoke of delight in Gods works.

The Hebrew title to this psalm reads. Psalm 78 is the longest of the historical psalms. Numbers 1116-17 when the Lord resided among the tribes of Israel in a tent VanGemeren ii.

But grace and truth came through Jesus Christ John 117. Most account it to be a psalm of Davids maturity but with vivid remembrance of his youth as a shepherd. If God stood for truth alone there would be no hope for us.

Hebrews 212 quotes the second half of Psalm 22 specifically Psalm 2222 proving clearly that the entire psalm points to Jesus not just the agony of the first half. We ought to spend our lives in his service. Charles Spurgeon wrote I like to recall the fact that this psalm was written by David probably when he was a king.

He saith not I shall abide in my palace but in thy tabernacle which he. A mighty man is not delivered by great strength. This psalm speaks of one who delights greatly in Gods commandments.

We shall find true life in keeping his word. Jesus used this same word picture to show his love and desired care for Jerusalem in Matthew 2337. I have declared to them Your name and will declare it John 17.

He weakened my strength in the way. Almost every verse quotes the words or the idea of another Old Testament passage including four different psalms two passages from Deuteronomy two from Jeremiah and two from Exodus. Like many others this beloved psalm bears the simple title A Psalm of David.

In the second image the harvest after the difficult work of plowing and sowing seed Psalm 1265-6 the results come only after a long period of hard work and waiting Boice ii. Yet Charles Spurgeon correctly wrote The eye of the Psalmist looked however beyond the typical upgoing of the ark to the sublime ascension of. To the Chief MusicianA Psalm of the sons of Korah.

David Guzik commentary on Psalm 103 where David the Psalmist speaks to his own soul to bless the Lord and giving many reasons to do so. This psalm is titled A Contemplation of AsaphThe author Asaph was the great singer and musician of David and Solomons era 1 Chronicles 1517-19 165-7. On the night before His crucifixion Jesus prayed a glorious prayer and one line of that prayer reads.

On the other hand if the grace of God could act apart from truth we. Its lesson is that history must. The Chief Musician is thought by some to be the Lord GOD Himself and others suppose him to be a leader of choirs or musicians in Davids time such as Heman the singer or Asaph 1 Chronicles 633 165-7 and 256.

Those that would see the wondrous things of Gods law and gospel must beg him to give them understanding by the light of his Spirit. 16-17 The weakness of even the mighty among men. The two images of renewal Psalm 1264b 5-6 are not only striking.

Because it shares some of the themes of Psalm 90 some think Moses was the author. Jeduthun mentioned also in the titles of Psalm 62 and Psalm 77 was one of the. Some of its language of strongholds and shields reminds us of David to whom the.

David Guzik commentary on Psalm 61 where David cries out for help in times when he feels overwhelmed and experiences Gods care for the king. The treachery and treason of Ahithophel against King David was a prophesy of the. Trusting in the length or form of prayer Matthew 67.

This psalm is simply titled A Psalm of David. David Guzik commentary on Psalm 10 where the Psalmist asks God to protect and vindicate him against his enemies confident in Gods judgment. Verse by Verse Study on Psalm 81-90 C2000 Verse by Verse Study on Psalm 91-100 C2000 Verse by Verse Study on Psalm 101-106 C2000 Verse by Verse Study on Psalm 107-115 C2000 Verse by Verse Study on Psalm 117-119 C2000 Verse by Verse Study on Psalm 120-135 C2000 Verse by Verse Study on Psalm 136-150 C2000 Proverbs.

The psalmist began this song by recognizing his own weakness Psalm 1021-11. David Guzik commentary on Psalm 117 which is the shortest psalm and shortest chapter in the Bible - but full of wonderful wide-reaching truth. This psalm is titled To the Chief MusicianTo Jeduthun.

David Guzik commentary on Psalm 57 which describes a trusting soul that is set among lions but rises from the danger of the pit to praise. The title tells us both the authors and the audience of the psalm. Commentary on Psalm 11917-24 Read Psalm 11917-24 If God deals in strict justice with us we all perish.

Psalms 178 367 and 637. 1 Chronicles 251 and 2 Chronicles 2930 add that Asaph was a prophet in his musical compositions. Some believe that the Chief Musician is the LORD God Himself and others suppose him to be a leader of choirs or musicians in Davids time such as Heman the singer or Asaph 1 Chronicles 633 165-7 and 256Korah was a descendant of Levi Exodus 616-24.

Now in the last section of this psalm he confessed once again his weakness and frailty shortened my days. The title also tells us that the song. No king is saved by the multitude of an army.

The Scriptures fulfilled by the betrayal of Judas were especially Psalm 419 and Psalm 1098 especially noted in Acts 120. There is a deliberate echo of the previous psalm here. Because this psalm has no title in the midst of several psalms that do and because it shares some similar themes with Psalm 9 some have thought that it was originally the second half of Psalm 9.

Then he praised God for His deliverance and ultimate victory Psalm 10212-22. David Guzik commentary on Psalm 33 describes how the Psalmist gives a call to praise the great and awesome God and praise Him among the nations.

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