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Meditation on Psalm 24:1 Psalm 24 English Standard Version The King of GloryA Psalm of David.24 The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof,[a]    the world and those who dwell therein,2 for he has founded it upon the seas    and established it upon the rivers.3 Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD?    And who shall stand in his holy place?4 He who… Continue reading Psalm 24:1

Commentary on Psalm 68:19 Psalm 68 English Standard Version God Shall Scatter His EnemiesTo the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A Song.68 God shall arise, his enemies shall be scattered;    and those who hate him shall flee before him!2 As smoke is driven away, so you shall drive them away;    as wax melts before fire,    so the wicked shall perish before God!3 But… Continue reading Psalm 68:19

Commentary on Psalm 46:10 Psalm 46  Standard Version God Is Our FortressTo the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song.46 God is our refuge and strength,    a very present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth give way,    though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,3 though its waters roar and… Continue reading Psalm 46:10

Commentary on Psalm 55:22 Psalm 55 English Standard Version Cast Your Burden on the LORD To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. 55 Give ear to my prayer, O God,    and hide not yourself from my plea for mercy!2 Attend to me, and answer me;    I am restless in my complaint and I moan,3 because of the noise of… Continue reading Psalm 55:22

Commentary on Psalm 51 Psalm 51 Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. 51 Have mercy on me, O God,    according to your steadfast love;according to your abundant mercy    blot out my transgressions.2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,    and… Continue reading Psalm 51:10

Commentary on Psalm 19:14 Psalm 19 King James Version19 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of… Continue reading Psalm 19:14

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