Psalms

This Psalm focuses on God’s lovingkindness toward Israel throughout Israel’s existence. What is lovingkindness? Lovingkindness is translated from the Hebrew word ‘Chesed.’  Chesed means more than simple kindness. It means giving oneself fully, with love…

This Psalm speaks of those who do not believe in God worshiping idols. Their idols come in the form of material possessions, things that have no lasting value. The Psalmist writes, “The idols of the nations…

This Psalm speaks of praising God. It says, “Behold, bless the Lord, all servants of the Lord.” Praising God is right for those who believe. God is indeed worthy of praise and glory. God created…

In this Psalm, David speaks of the unity of fellow believers. He says, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity.” There is a special kinship among those who…

In this Psalm written by King David, David speaks of God’s promise that David’s descendants would occupy the Throne forever. However, it would appear that David’s descendants no longer occupy the Throne of Israel. The…

In this Psalm of King David he writes, “Lord, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty; nor do I involve myself in great matters, or in things too difficult for me. Surely, I…

This Psalm speaks of God’s forgiveness of our sins. It says, “If the Lord should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with Thee that Thou mayest be feared. I wait…

This Psalm speaks of the world persecuting and trying to destroy Israel. The writer says, “Let Israel now say, many times they have persecuted me from my youth up; yet they have not prevailed against…

This Psalm speaks of blessings that a person receives when he or she fears the Lord and walks in His ways. The writer says, “How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in…

In this Psalm the writer, Solomon, speaks of the blessing of having children. He writes, “Behold children are a gift of the Lord. The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the…