Recent Commentaries

This psalm was written to describe the glorious reign of David. This reveals God’s promise to make David the mightiest king on earth and to keep his descendants on the throne forever (II Samuel 7:8-16). Even though Jerusalem was destroyed, and kings no longer reign there, this pa …

In this Psalm we see David as a warrior, a witness and a worshiper. He first of all realizes that it is almost impossible to fight against gossip. People he had thought were his friends were telling lies about him. A person can be destroyed by a malicious tongue easier than by a …

The problem is solved – (vv. 17-28) – The Psalmist records:(a) his own foolishness (vv. 17-22)(b) his own future (vv. 23-26) (c) his own faith (vv. 27-2 as he contrasts that which awaits the godless rich man in comparison to what the godly life has to offer. …

David states that his sin had led to health problems (vv. 1-8) and separated him from God and others causing extreme loneliness (vv. 9-14). He has been deserted by his friends and threatened by his foes. His only hope is to trust in the Lord. David knew he had sinned and a …

This psalm confirms that God’s promises will be fulfilled no mater what the circumstances are. God had made specific promises to King David about his dynasty, promises regarding the sanctuary and mount Zion which would be blessed with food for the poor, salvation for the priests …

The task of Israel was to attract the nations to their God. Because of their faithfulness to Him, God had promised to bless them abundantly, and when the nations saw this blessing they would see that the living God was with them (vv. 8-9). In the midst of a world of gods wh …

If we are ever tempted to give up or to run away from our problems, then this is the Psalm for us.  It seems that David wrote this Psalm when Absalom’s rebellion was coming to a head in Jerusalem.  He felt what so many of us have felt when things have piled up on …

The next thing they did was “they joined themselves also unto Baal-peor” (v. 28). This involved them with the Moabites in a sacrificial communion service to the dead idols of Baal and where they gave up their bodies to shameful lusts. As a result the Lord swept througho …

Bible scholars attribute this Psalm to Solomon and say that it describes his reign. It opens with prayer that God would give the king ability to judge righteously (vv. 1-2). It is one thing to be the king and quite another to reign righteously. In the early days of being king, So …

The theme of this Psalm is that the judgment of God is fair and just to all. Judgment upon David’s enemies comes from the Lord, and this is true for us as well. The instructions are to sing praises to the Lord and tell the world about his unforgettable deeds (v.11). He cares for the helpless and He …