{"id":963,"date":"2020-10-12T00:23:28","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T00:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.local.net\/?page_id=963"},"modified":"2020-10-12T00:23:28","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T00:23:28","slug":"psalms-16-30","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.gracewalk.net\/?page_id=963","title":{"rendered":"Psalms 16-30"},"content":{"rendered":"

Psalm 16<\/h3>
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...<\/div>

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Psalm 17<\/h3>
PSALM 17 Written by David and essentialy a prayer for protection. It\u2019s one of the few psalms dedicated as a prayer psalm.  David didn\u2019t 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\u2019ve remained...<\/div>

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Psalm 18<\/h3>
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\u2019s a thanksgiving and praise psalm about God\u2019s deliverance of David from all his enemies. David may have composed this song as a younger man; yet in his old age David...<\/div>

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Psalm 19<\/h3>
Psalm 19 Some believe this was written by a choir leader or musician during the time of David\u2019s 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...<\/div>

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Psalm 20<\/h3>
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...<\/div>

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Psalm 21<\/h3>
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...<\/div>

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Psalm 22<\/h3>
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...<\/div>

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Psalm 23<\/h3>
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\u2019s sake. 4 Even though I walk...<\/div>

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Psalm 24<\/h3>
Psalm 24  This psalm may have been written on the occasion of David\u2019s retrieval of the Ark and its placement at Jerusalem (2 Sam. chapter 6). 1 The earth is the Lord\u2019s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2 for he founded it on the seas and established it...<\/div>

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Psalm 25<\/h3>
PSALM 25  The second of the acrostic psalms, Psalm 25, emphasizes David\u2019s 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...<\/div>

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Psalm 26<\/h3>
PSALM 26 written by David. He was probably being falsely accused. It could have been because of Saul\u2019s persecution of him, Absalom\u2019s 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...<\/div>

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Psalm 27<\/h3>
PSALM 27 \u00a0Written by David who is declaring God\u2019s faithfulness which has increased David\u2019s confidence and\u00a0 trust in God. 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation\u2014whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life\u2014of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked advance against me to devour a me,...<\/div>

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Psalm 28<\/h3>
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,...<\/div>

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Psalm 29<\/h3>
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...<\/div>

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Psalm 30<\/h3>
PSALM 30\u00a0 Written by David. May have been for a dedication of David\u2019s 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,...<\/div>

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