Psalm 16
PSALM 16 David has found the secret of contentment even in the time of crisis. Yet the tone of this Psalm is not despair or complaint; it is settled joy. Despite his trouble, David had a praising confidence in his God 1 Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I...
Psalm 17
PSALM 17 Written by David and essentialy a prayer for protection. It’s one of the few psalms dedicated as a prayer psalm. David didn’t claim he never sinned, only that he was innocent of sin that would bring on his present trouble. Sometimes difficulties are caused by personal sin, but not always. When we’ve remained...
Psalm 18
Psalm 18 This Psalm is virtually the same as the one sung by David at the end of his life in 2 Samuel 22. It’s a thanksgiving and praise psalm about God’s deliverance of David from all his enemies. David may have composed this song as a younger man; yet in his old age David...
Psalm 19
Psalm 19 Some believe this was written by a choir leader or musician during the time of David’s reign, others think David wrote it. 1. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. 3...
Psalm 20
Psalm 20 Written by David, probably before a battle. 1. In times of trouble, may the LORD answer your cry. May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm. 2 May he send you help from his sanctuary and strengthen you from Jerusalem. 3 May he remember all your gifts...
Psalm 21
PSALM 21 It would seem that the victory prayed for and trusted in has been realized, and now David thanked God for the victory given. Praise psalm and like every praise psalm in the book of Psalms, this psalm features three ingredients. You have 1) an introductory call to praise, 2) then a list of...
Psalm 22
Psalm 22 This a lament psalm and messianic psalm written by David, who acted like a prophet telling of the coming crucifixion of Jesus. There were many instances in the life of David where he might write such an agonized poem. Before and after taking the throne of Israel, David lived in seasons of great...
Psalm 23
Psalm 23 Written by David probably when he was king. 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk...
Psalm 24
Psalm 24 This psalm may have been written on the occasion of David’s retrieval of the Ark and its placement at Jerusalem (2 Sam. chapter 6). 1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2 for he founded it on the seas and established it...
Psalm 25
PSALM 25 The second of the acrostic psalms, Psalm 25, emphasizes David’s need for deliverance from his enemies in verses (1-3, 16-22) and for forgiveness from God (verses 4-15). 1 In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. 2 I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my...
Psalm 26
PSALM 26 written by David. He was probably being falsely accused. It could have been because of Saul’s persecution of him, Absalom’s rebellion, some political crisis, etc. Nothing can be determined for certain. 1 Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord and have not wavered. 2...
Psalm 27
PSALM 27 Written by David who is declaring God’s faithfulness which has increased David’s confidence and trust in God. 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked advance against me to devour a me,...
Psalm 28
Psalm 28 lament psalm written by David giving us an example of how to pray for people under the threat of a national Judgement. In this psalm we see the heart in a few different aspects: the evil heart (Psalm 28:3), the trusting heart (Psalm 28:7), and the rejoicing heart (Psalm 28:7). 1. To you,...
Psalm 29
Psalm 29 Psalm of praise written by David 1 Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his a holiness. 3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God...
Psalm 30
PSALM 30 Written by David. May have been for a dedication of David’s palace. Later this psalm was used in celebration of Hanukkah and presentation of first fruits. 1 I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. 2 Lord my God,...