Examine me, O Lord, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives! For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me. The Psalmist makes three requests of the Lord and then gives the reason: (1) “Examine Me, ...
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I have asked the Lord for one thing—this is what I desire! I want to live in the Lord’s house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the Lord and contemplate in his temple. The psalmist asks the Lord for “one thing”: ...
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Where would I be if I did not believe I would experience the Lord’s favor in the land of the living? Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord! The psalmist asks a question and gives a three-fold command. Question: “Where...
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The Lord strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude. The psalmist testifies the following: (1) “The Lord strengthens and protects me” and (2) “...
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The Lord gives his people strength; the Lord grants his people security. The LORD gives [two things to] his people:”: (1) “strength” and (2) “security.” Isaiah writes: “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their s...
Continue ReadingI will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am. The psalmist tells us that he “will be happy and rejoice in [the Lords’] faithfulness.” Then he supplies the ...
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But I trust in you, O Lord! I declare, “You are my God!” You determine my destiny! Rescue me from the power of my enemies and those who chase me. Smile on your servant! Deliver me because of your faithfulness! The psalmist says, “I tr...
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How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you. What a testimony! “How great is your favor” (1) “which you store up for your loyal ...
Continue ReadingI will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye. The Lord says: (1) “I will instruct and teach you about how you should live” and (2) “I will advise you as I look you in the eye....
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Rejoice in the Lord and be happy, you who are godly! Shout for joy, all you who are morally upright! This verse contains two commands: (1) “you who are godly…Rejoice in the Lord and be happy,” and (2) “you who are morally upright&#...
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