Tag: psalms

Psalm 46:1 Commentary and Meditation Guide Primary text — Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Wider passage — Psalm 46:2–11[i]: “Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled,… Continue reading Psalms 46:1

Commentary on Psalm 100:5 King James Version, public domain Scripture text Psalm 100:5: “For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.” Psalm 1001 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.3 Know ye that the LORD he… Continue reading Psalms 100:5

Psalm 113:3, King James Version Psalm 113:3: “From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name is to be praised.” This is a small verse with a very large horizon. It invites the believer to see every place, every hour, and every ordinary moment as belonging to the praise of… Continue reading Psalms 113:3

Commentary on Psalm 126:5 Text (King James Version): “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.” (Psalm 126:5) 126 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.3 The LORD hath done great… Continue reading Psalms 126:5

Commentary on Psalm 34:19 “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.” Psalm 34:19, King James Version ✦ Concise Takeaway Psalm 34:19 teaches that the righteous will face real suffering, often in abundance, yet the Lord’s commitment to deliver is comprehensive, personal, and unfailing. This verse anchors modern Christian living… Continue reading Psalms 34:19

Commentary on Psalm 59:16 King James Version (public domain): “But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.” (Psalm 59:16) 1. Immediate Context: Psalm 59 Psalm 59[i] is a prayer of David during a time of… Continue reading Psalms 59:16

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

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