Category: Biblical Reflections

1 I will praise You with my whole heart; Before the gods I will sing praises to You. 2 I will worship toward Your holy temple, And praise Your name For Your lovingkindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your word above all Your name. 3 In the day when I cried out, You … Continue reading Reviving Praise (Psalm 138)

1 By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down, yea, we wept When we remembered Zion. 2 We hung our harps Upon the willows in the midst of it. 3 For there those who carried us away captive asked of us a song, And those who plundered us requested mirth, Saying, “Sing us one … Continue reading How Shall We Sing the LORD’S Song? (Psalm 137)

The psalmist writes a song here with the recurring phrase, "For His mercy endures forever."  This ode to God's greatness is punctuated by this phrase that accentuates His mercy.  The list of His wonderful attributes includes His goodness, His deity, His rule, His wonders.  He also extols God's wisdom, His creative work, His ability to … Continue reading For His Mercy Endures Forever (Psalm 136)

The psalmist offers great rationale for and motivation to praise the Creator of the world.  He encourages the reader to praise His name, His goodness, His covering and provision for Israel.  Why should the reader praise Him?  Because He is great, above all gods.  He is omnipotent, and rules the whole earth.  He is King … Continue reading Praise the Great God of Creation (Psalm 135)

PSALM 133   1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. 3 It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending … Continue reading The Blessing of Unity & Praising God (Psalm 133 – 134)

This song of Ascents asks the reader to remember David's afflictions, and how he committed to not rest until he found a place for the Lord.  Then he committed to go up to His tabernacle and worship Him.  He asks God to not turn His face from Israel, and rehearses the promise God gave to … Continue reading Serving for the Future (Psalm 132)

Psalm 131:1–3 (NKJV) 1 LORD, my heart is not haughty, Nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I concern myself with great matters, Nor with things too profound for me. 2 Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, Like a weaned child with his mother; Like a weaned child is my soul within me. 3 … Continue reading My Heart Hopes in You (Psalm 131)

1 Out of the depths I have cried to You, O LORD; 2 Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications. 3 If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? 4 But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared. 5 I wait … Continue reading Hope Out of the Depths (Psalm 130)

1 “Many a time they have afflicted me from my youth,”  Let Israel now say—  2 “Many a time they have afflicted me from my youth; Yet they have not prevailed against me.  3 The plowers plowed on my back; They made their furrows long.”  4 The Lord is righteous; He has cut in pieces … Continue reading Avenge Me Of My Enemies (Psalm 129)

1 Blessed is every one who fears the LORD,Who walks in His ways. 2 When you eat the labor of your hands, You shall be happy, and it shall be well with you. 3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine In the very heart of your house, Your children like olive plants All … Continue reading The Blessed Life (Psalm 128:1–6)