Archive for the ‘Psalms’ Category

February 6 Psalm 29 (ESV) Ascribe to the Lord Glory A Psalm of David. 29:1 Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, [1] ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness. [2] 3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over many waters. 4 The voice of [...]

Along with the Song of Moses we read today in  in Exodus 15, we read this encouragement from David in Psalm 28 today, encouragement to EXULT, to “rejoice greatly” (KJV). Blessed be the Lord! For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, [...]

February 5 Psalm 28 (ESV) The Lord Is My Strength and My Shield Of David. 28:1 To you, O Lord, I call; my rock, be not deaf to me, lest, if you be silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit. 2 Hear the voice of my pleas for mercy, when I cry to you [...]

    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? —Psalm 27:1 ESV Spurgeon, in the Treasury of David: Salvation finds us in the dark, but it does not leave us there; it gives light to those who [...]

February 4 Psalm 27 (ESV) The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation Of David. 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold [1] of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. 3 Though [...]

“But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me.” —Psalm 26:11 C. H. Spurgeon, in the Treasury of David: Here is the lover of godliness entering his personal protest against unrighteous gain. He is a Nonconformist, and is ready to stand alone in his Nonconformity. Like a [...]

February 3 Psalm 26 (ESV) I Will Bless the Lord Of David. 26:1 Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. 2 Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind. [1] 3 For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness. 4 I [...]

C. H. Spurgeon with colorful comments on Psalm 25:1: To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. It is but a mockery to uplift the hands and the eyes unless we also bring our souls into our devotions. True prayer may be described as the soul rising from earth to have fellowship with heaven; it [...]

February 2 Psalm 25 (ESV) Teach Me Your Paths  [1] Of David. 25:1 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. 3 Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they shall be ashamed [...]

Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that [...]