Tag: psalms

Psalm 34:14

Commentary on Psalm 34:14 “Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.” (Psalm 34:14, King James Version) ✦ Concise takeaway Psalm 34:14 calls believers to an active, deliberate turning from evil, a wholehearted commitment to doing good, and a persistent pursuit of peace. It is a practical, ethical outworking of trust in the Lord, grounded… Continue reading Psalm 34:14

1 Chronicles 16:34

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:34 Text: 1 Chronicles 16:34 (King James Version) “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” 1. Immediate Context: 1 Chronicles 16 1 Chronicles 16[i] records the joyful procession of King David and the people of Israel as they bring the ark of God into Jerusalem. It is a moment of… Continue reading 1 Chronicles 16:34

Psalm 103:13

Commentary on Psalm 103:13 Psalm 103:13 (King James Version): “Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.” Psalm 103:1–5 (KJV): “Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all… Continue reading Psalm 103:13

Psalm 27:14

Commentary on Psalm 27:14 Psalm 27:14 “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.” (King James Version) 1. Concise Takeaway Psalm 27:14 calls believers to a patient, courageous trust in the Lord, grounded in the character of God revealed throughout Psalm 27. Waiting is not passive resignation… Continue reading Psalm 27:14

Psalm 42:1

Commentary on Psalm 42:1 1. The Text (King James Version) Psalm 42:1“As the hart[i] panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.” 2. Exegetical Commentary 2.1 Literary and Historical Context Psalm 42[ii] begins Book Two of the Psalter (Psalms 42 to 72). It is attributed to “the sons of Korah,” a Levitical family… Continue reading Psalm 42:1

Psalm 105:1

Commentary on Psalm 105:1 1. The Text (King James Version) Psalm 105:1“O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.” 2. Exegetical Commentary A. Setting and Purpose of Psalm 105 Psalm 105[i] is a historical psalm that rehearses God’s mighty acts from the covenant with Abraham through the Exodus and into… Continue reading Psalm 105:1

Psalm 121:5

Commentary on Psalm 121:5 Text (NKJV):“The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand.” 1. Context of Psalm 121 Psalm 121[i] belongs to the collection known as the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120–134). These psalms were sung by pilgrims travelling to Jerusalem, often for festivals. The psalm reflects the journey of faith, with its… Continue reading Psalm 121:5

Psalm 68:19

Commentary on Psalm 68:19 Text (NKJV):“Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! Selah” (Psalm 68:19). 1. Context within Psalm 68 Psalm 68[i] is a majestic hymn of triumph, celebrating God’s power, His victory over enemies, and His care for His people. It portrays God as the Divine Warrior who leads His… Continue reading Psalm 68:19

Psalm 139:23

Exegetical Commentary on Psalm 139:23 (NKJV) Text (NKJV):“Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties;” 1. Context within Psalm 139 Psalm 139[i] is a profound meditation on the omniscience, omnipresence, and sovereignty of God. David reflects on how God knows him intimately (vv. 1–6), is present everywhere he goes (vv. 7–12), and… Continue reading Psalm 139:23

Psalm 56:3

🕊️ Exegetical Commentary on Psalm 56:3 “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.” — Psalm 56:3 (New King James Version) 📖 Context and Structure of Psalm 56 Psalm 56[i] is a lament and a declaration of trust, attributed to David “when the Philistines captured him in Gath.” It is part of a group of psalms known as… Continue reading Psalm 56:3