This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. Psalm 18:30 Charles H Spurgeon comments in The Treasury of David: Far past all fault and error are God’s dealings with his people; all his actions are resplendent with justice, truth, tenderness, mercy, … More This God—his way is perfect!
C. H Spurgeon on Psalm 18:2 “The Lord is my rock and my fortress.” Dwelling among the crags and mountain fastnesses of Judea David had escaped the malice of Saul, and here he compares his God to such a place of concealment and security. Believers are often hidden in their God from the strife of … More “The Lord is my rock and my fortress.”
I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words. 7 Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand. Psalm 17:6-7 C. H. Spurgeon comments on verse 7 “Show thy marvellous lovingkindness.” (KJV) Marvelous in its antiquity, … More Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus!
O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill? He who walks blamelessly and does what is right and speaks truth in his heart; Psalm 15:1-2 C. H. Spurgeon writes in The Treasury of David: The fool in the last psalm spoke falsely in his heart; observe both here and … More Spurgeon: Truth, tenderness and peach blossoms
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” Psalm 14:1 Spurgeon says, To say there is no God is to belie the plainest evidence, which is obstinacy; to oppose the common consent of mankind, which is stupidity; to stifle consciousness, which is madness. Treasury of David Psalm 14
C. H. Spurgeon writes this about Psalm 13, “We have been wont to call this the “How Long Psalm.” We had almost said the Howling Psalm, from the incessant repetition of the cry “how long?” “How long?” This question is repeated no less than four times. It betokens very intense desire for deliverance, and great … More Spurgeon: The “Howling Psalm”?
The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times. Psalm 12:6 Charles H. Spurgeon comments in The Treasury of David: What a contrast between the vain words of man, and the pure words of Jehovah. Man’s words are yea and nay, but the Lord’s promises are … More Spurgeon: “Man’s words are yea and nay, but the Lord’s promises are yea and amen.”
C. H. Spurgeon comments on Psalm 11:5 “The Lord tests the righteous” from The Treasury of David: “The Lord trieth the righteous:” he doth not hate them, but only tries them. They are precious to him, and therefore he refines them with afflictions. None of the Lord’s children may hope to escape from trial, nor, indeed, in … More Spurgeon: Are you seeking to avoid a blessing?
Comments on Psalm 10:6 from James Saurin, 1677-1730 found at The Treasury of David “He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.” To consider religion always on the comfortable side; to congratulate one’s self for having obtained the end before we have made use of the … More Calm Before the Storm?
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:1-2 Charles H. Spurgeon writes in The Treasury of David: It sometimes needs all our determination to face the … More Whole-hearted Praise
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