1. This psalm, most commentators agree, was written specifically to be a hymn. Many psalms were adapted as hymns, but this seems to have been written for that specific purpose. 2. Verse 2 reminds us that anything we can “ascribe” (NASB) to God is “due Him.” We know we cannot do justice to God in [...]

1. Many times in the psalms David refers to God as “a rock.” In verse 1, though, David refers to God as “MY rock.” We need to have that same confidence in the Father. 2. Verse 3 is interesting to me. David is suggesting that God–a loving God–will punish some, and he does not want [...]

Another article (Psalm 1-25: Links) was submitted and accepted to The Christian Carnival (this was #178). To see the entire list of articles in the carnival, click here. I enjoy participating in these carnivals. They open doors for others to see our work, and they link us to other writers with interesting ideas and opinions.

1. Verse 1 has given strength and encouragement to countless people over the years (including me!). “Whom shall I fear?” the psalmist asks, after praising the One Whom we all should fear. But, note that the psalmist makes God a personal God (“MY light and MY salvation”). That’s why we don’t have to fear. 2. [...]

1. As in other psalms, verse 1 is not a statement of arrogance; rather, it is as if David is pleading his case, trying to “play up” his good points before God. 2. The “legal” wording continues in verse 2 (“examine,” “try”), as David almost seems to be throwing himself on the mercy of God’s [...]