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The beautiful imagery of this psalm hearkens back to David's time as a shepherd—caring for and even willing to endanger his life to protect his flock, just as our heavenly Shepherd did and does for us. Verses 1-4 The Lord is my Shepherd. There is nothing I lack. My...

This psalm of laments goes beyond prophetic, bordering on eerie. It cuts through time and space, recording the words of Christ on the cross and providing a vivid picture of the crucifixion. Verses 1-5 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? - Psalm 22:1 "Elí, Elí,...

As a person who is always searching for joy, this psalm of thanksgiving is a treasure of insight. Verses 1-2 David's first sentence goes straight to the punchline. Lord, the king finds joy in your strength. How greatly he rejoices in your victory! Obviously, David has...

The notes in my HCSB study Bible say Psalm 20 is an enthronement psalm. This can mean: an emphasis on divine kingship and sovereignty the celebration of significant events in the life of a king (e.g. - his enthronement, a military victory, or a wedding) then overall...

The second song of praise in David's collection focuses on creation, much like the first, Psalm 8. This contemplation leads from praise to repentance and should be the same for us as it was for David. Verses 1-4 The heavens repeat praise and the mighty works of God...

The introduction to this psalm reveals the occasion for which it was written. It is a celebration of thanks to God upon delivering David from Saul. It is a long psalm consisting of 50 verses, but the joy contained in them makes the reading fast. Verses 1-3 David...

This psalm is deeply convicting to me personally. If you have felt a lack of joy in your life—keep reading! Verses 1-6 David opens this psalm of thanks by expressing his complete dependence and loyalty to God. He asks for protection, claiming God as his refuge. Then...

This psalm is unlike any of David's other psalms to this point. In fact, it does not fall into any of the seven classifications for psalms listed in the HCSB study notes. It seems most like a proverb in its description of the godly person. Although no one is worthy of...

Psalm 14 picks up the well worn theme of Psalm 12 for another round. But in repetition there is learning. Examining David's lament of sinners and saints in his day can benefit our lives today. Verses 1-3 On the surface, this psalm appears to have conflicting thoughts....

Once again David pens a lament, bringing his concerns to the Lord. Crying out for deliverance. Verses 1-2 David begins by questioning God's attention and favor. This opening is especially interesting from a psychological point of view as it connects the emotional to...

Words have great power. No one knows this better than the writer. In this psalm, David writes about the corrupt words of the human race and the pristine words of God. Verses 1-4 Once again, this passage seems to be taken directly from the newspaper. David pleads to...