Explaining The Book

Category: Psalms

Psalms is a collection of prayers, laments, and praises exalting God’s character, works, and covenant faithfulness. Many psalms prophetically anticipate Christ as the ultimate King, Redeemer, and Shepherd. They encourage believers to trust in God, worship Him in every circumstance, and find hope in the promises fulfilled in Christ’s reign.

  • Psalm 28 5 Commentary

    As we begin our Psalm 28 5 Commentary, let’s note that David here continues in verse 5 with justification for the way he just prayed. Why is David asking for the wicked to receive their due reward? 5 Because they regard not the works of the LORD,nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy…

    Psalm 28 5 Commentary
  • Psalm 28 1 Commentary

    For our Psalm 28 1 Commentary we’ll begin by noting that David begins by invoking and petitioning the Lord in verse 1. KJV Psalm 28:1 <A Psalm of David.> Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock;be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me,I become like them that go down into…

    Psalm 28 1 Commentary
  • Psalm 28 Commentary

    Turn to Psalm 28 for this Psalm 28 commentary. Psalm 28 is a lament psalm. In it, David is working through a very troubling reality in his life with the Lord’s help. And that troubling reality involves wicked men. Their presence and activities may very well call for national judgement. In Deuteronomy 28, the Lord…

    Psalm 28 Commentary
  • Psalm 27 1 Meaning

    Let’s do some study on Psalm 27 1 meaning. We start with the title of Psalm 27, which is simply… KJV Psalm 27:1 <A Psalm of David.> That doesn’t give us much help in finding the context of this psalm – besides knowing that David wrote it. Psalm 27 1 Meaning – The Septuagint’s Heading…

    Psalm 27 1 Meaning
  • Psalm 27 Commentary

    Welcome to this Psalm 27 Commentary. Please turn to Psalm 27. The theme of Psalm 27 is Confidence in God’s Protection from Enemies. So, let’s examine this psalm. Psalm 27 Commentary Verse 1 Read our Psalm 27 1 Meaning Article. And then come back and read the rest! Psalm 27 Commentary Verse 2 Next, David…

    Psalm 27 Commentary
  • Psalm 26 Meaning

    Psalm 26 Meaning: Let’s turn to Psalm 26. Now, when we’re first reading through this psalm we might be surprised by the wording that David uses. He challenges the Lord to examine him. He asserts that he’s walked in integrity and in God’s truth. The statements that David makes can sound almost boastful. He can…

    Psalm 26 Meaning
  • Psalm 25 4-5

    Psalm 25 4-5: But, after you’ve sinned, it’s inadvisable to dwell on the fate of your enemies to the point where you might become vengeful and spiteful. And that’s why David moves on to focus on the restoration of his relationship with the Lord in verse 4. Daleth ד 4 [Shew me/Make me know/Make me understand]…

    Psalm 25 4-5