This is a psalm in praise of YHWH. The principle idea of it is that once a man has put his trust in YHWH and taken Him as his refuge he can stand firm against all opposition, whatever the danger, because YHWH is with him. For YHWH looks down and sees all, and brings about His righteous will. And it... [ Continue Reading ]
‘For the Chief Musician. Of David.' The psalm is dedicated to the Choirmaster and is of the Davidic collection, of which a large part, if not all, were written by David himself. For his reputation as a psalmist see 2 Samuel 23:1 where he is called ‘the sweet psalmist of Israel'; 1 Chronicles 16:7;... [ Continue Reading ]
‘YHWH is in his holy temple, YHWH, his throne is in heaven, His eyes behold, his eyelids try, The children of men. The psalmist now turns from the challenge that has been put to him and the reply he has given, to the God in Whom he trusts, the God Who is his refuge. He knows that he does not need... [ Continue Reading ]
YHWH tries the righteous, But the unrighteous and him who loves violence his soul hates. On the unrighteous he will rain snares, Fire and brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their cup. For YHWH is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall behold his face.' The psalmist... [ Continue Reading ]