At least for a while, he needed better company and he would find it among the pilgrims who came to Jerusalem and who shared in these Songs of Ascents. Psalm 134: Pilgrims progress. A. This is not an artificial division but follows rather closely the Pentateuch of Moses. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. 6, 7. Psalm 118: Messianic psalm (1 Peter 2:8; Matthew 21:42) the hymn sung before Christ and His disciples went out into the Mount of Olives (Matthew 26:30; Mark 14:26). (Psalm 120:5-6) The weariness of living with those who hate Gods shalom. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. In this distress, he sought God by fervent prayer. 1-3 The camera on earth comes on, showing the peoples and rulers raging against God and Christ. Note the imprecatory prayer (vv. History reveals that God does not forget (vv. Psalm 1 Psalm 2 Psalm 3 Psalm 4 Psalm 5 Psalm 6 Psalm 7 Psalm 8 Psalm 9 Psalm 10 Psalm 11 Psalm 12 Psalm 13 Psalm 14 Psalm 15 Psalm 16 Psalm 17 Psalm 18 Psalm 19 Psalm 20 Psalm 21 A song of deliverance and prospect for the future (v. 5). In each major division there are lesser divisions of clusters and series of psalms which develop a particular subject. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. Look at verses 1-2: I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me. These are an adumbration of the sufferings of Christ, although some of Davids suffering resulted from his own sin and cannot represent the sufferings of the spotless Savior. Sharp arrows of the warrior: The false tongue of the singers enemies would soon know sharp arrows. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. Johannine Writings These psalms are part of fifteen psalms (120-134), each titled, A Song of Ascents. They were probably sung as the pilgrims journeyed up to Jerusalem for the yearly feasts. Prophets It looks forward to the praise of the redeemed and restored remnant in the kingdom. And from a deceitful tongue. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. Psalm 87: Glorious future of Jerusalem. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point 34-37 with 2 Samuel 7:8-17). Each one surely has its own context and background, ranging from Psalm 90 (thought to be the oldest of the Psalms) My soul has dwelt too long with one who hates peace: The psalmist ached because he lived among the ungodly and was distant from Israel and its people. The Old Testament The reason for this collection and Psalm 52: Mighty man of mischief Antichrist. The trials of the godly in Israel. i. a. Next to Psalm 22, the most quoted psalm in the New Testament. Israel will be redeemed. They are examples of warlike tribes, among whom the singers of Psalm 120 had no true home. (Boice), iii. Contentment in the place where deceit is practiced, and strife is loved, is base contentment. 31-43 Power: delights (His) people (chorus). Call on the Lord in times of trouble. Know that you do not belong to the world (5-7). Psalm 93: Song of sheer praise because the King is reigning (millennial kingdom). Psalm of providence (v. 5; cp. Psalm 121: Hills about Jerusalem come into view. He warned those lying lips of their destiny, of what shall be done to you. Historically, the psalms range in time from the origin of life to the post-Exilic joys of the Jews liberated from Babylon. The author of these fifteen Psalms is not known; and most probably they were not the work of one person. 1. Jesus would have sung these songs with his family as they made their way up to Jerusalem each year for the Passover. vv. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. It also pictures the Messiah when He was in danger. Psalm 149: A hallelujah chorus because the kingdom has come through redemption by blood and judgment by power. Many different B2 The vv. And in teaching us to depend on God, the psalm encourages us to do three things in particular: 1) Affirm the difference God makes in your life. It is the experience of David when he fled from Absalom. But thats where prayer comes in. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Psalm 34: A song of praise when Abimelech (a royal title; called Achish in 1 Samuel 21:10-15) drove David away, and he fled to the cave of Adullam. vv. vv. 1. Elohim (Creator) 15 times. Psalm 116: Love song because God swallows death in victory (vv. WebPsalms 120:4 Sharp arrows of the mighty. And although we should enjoy the good gifts God gives us in this life, we can never be fully comfortable living in a world that is opposed to God and Gods ways. Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips: The psalmist described the nature of his distress evil words spoken against him from lying lips and a deceitful tongue. Psalm 88: Dirge of gloom, a lamentation. Psalm 132: Messianic psalm (v. 11, cp. No one ever tells any good lies about you, do they? This world is a hostile place full of lies and war. The question (v. 1) should be translated, Shall I lift up mine eyes unto the hills ? (see Jeremiah 3:23; Psalm 90:2). They forged false charges against him. Psalm 75: God answers the plea of Psalm 74. In light of the judgment described in these verses, it is worth remembering that a false tongue is likened to a sharp razor, Psalm 52:2-4; to a sharp sword, Psalm 57:4; to sharp arrows, Proverbs 26:18-19. (Trapp). 2. 9.). Never take that for granted. 19-24 Omnipotence of God (vv. Pauline Epistles Psalm 59: Gods people surrounded by enemies. David is the writer of 37 of these 41 psalms. You will read through the books of Psalms and Proverbs in one month. The New Testament Luke-Acts This is the last of the Hallel psalms. We shall consider them as songs sung by those pilgrims who went up to Jerusalem to worship. What Is Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? They cannot sing in a strange land, out of the will of God. This is an imprecatory psalm, law of retaliation, lex talionis. Devout hearts argue that what Jehovah has done once He will do again. Note Gaebeleins rendering: Morning after morning will I destroy all the wicked of the land (v. 8). Psalm 139: A song of praise to the attributes of God. Proverbs 26:27; Jeremiah 9:8; James 3:6. vv. The clause I am a man of peace translates a nominal phrase: I peace. In his whole being the psalmist longs for the establishment of peace. (VanGemeren), iii. Have you ever gone on a road trip and put together a play list or mix of songs for the journey? And according to Psalm 120 what is the punishment for a deceitful tongue? Sharp-pointed arrows of a Mighty One shall be given thee, and added to them shall be coals of juniper. 14) II. of Scripture. Well, thats what the deceitful tongue gets in return. You are permitted and encouraged to reproduce and distribute this message provided that you do not alter the wording in any way and that you do not charge a fee beyond the cost of reproduction. This is scarcely to be understood literally. So the psalm ends as with a long-drawn sigh. Historical Books The Reality of the Psalmists Problems (vv. Save me, O Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues. (Psalm 120:1-2). Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Copyright - Enduring Word | . Matthew 22:44; Acts 2:34, 35; Hebrews 1:13; 10:12, 13; also v. 4, cp. Do you long for peace in the midst of this world? v. 10 and 1 Samuel 22:3, 4). And so I want you to know as we enter this New Year that whatever your trouble, God is there for you. Nobody likes trouble, but God can use trouble to draw you closer to him. WebThis study guide was designed for adult Bible classes, though it might be suitable for junior and senior high classes as well. Drama of the ages: mans rebellion against God. So do all his members, and especially when they lie under the lash of a lying tongue, as here. (Trapp), ii. At least for a while, he needed better company and he would find it among the pilgrims who came to Jerusalem and who shared in these Songs of Ascents. Psalm 58: Rebuke of unrighteousness (lawlessness). He could not be the spotless Lamb offered for our sin if He were diseased disease is the result of sin. They are examples of warlike tribes, among whom the singers of Psalm 120 had no true home. (Boice), iii. Psalm 99: Song to the king whose throne is a throne of grace and mercy (v. 1). vv. (Gods in v. 7 should be angels cp. There is no way to meet with God apart from prayer. They look to the future for a larger deliverance. Cry out to him. iv. Psalm 145: Praise of David to God because of who He is and what He does. Webfor their delusions come to nothing. Poetical Books Major Prophets The liar, wounding though his weapons are, will be destroyed with far more potent shafts than lies: Gods arrows of truth and coals of judgment. (Kidner). The world has no place for God or Christ, and therefore as a follower of Christ you are going to feel out of place in this world. Kingdom blessing (v. 10). 2) Praise God for his protection and deliverance in your life. 1 Chronicles 16:8). The apostle Paul writes in Philippians 3:20: But our citizenship is in heaven. But Christ brings truth and peace. Do you complain? Psalm 18: Praise of David when God delivered him from the hand of Saul. They are short, easy to memorize, and meant to be sung in praise and worship to God. Psalm 112: Hallelujah for the righteousness of God (v. 6). Click here to return to the Sermons page. 8, 9, 13). The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips: The psalmist described the nature of his distress evil words spoken against him from lying lips and a deceitful tongue. You false tongue? Minor Prophets The word for peace in Psalm 120 is the Hebrew word shalom. 7-10 Coming of the King to set up the kingdom. Luke 1:32, 33; Acts 2:30). Psalm 15: Those who shall enter the kingdom. Psalm 7: Perfect Man in midst of false witnesses WebPsalm 120 A song of ascents. And so as we read the Psalms of Ascent today, they hold great meaning for us as well. Know that God will punish the wicked. Psalm 20: Plea of Israel for the success of the Messiah. And in the midst of a hostile world, the Christian longs for peace. Weeping is past and joy has come in the morning of the Millennium. Historical Books Psalm 103: Great psalm of praise for the tender mercies of God. Disease, the result of his foolishness, is followed by mental anguish (vv. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. The verbs dwell (garti, sojourn) and live (sakanti, tabernacle, dwell) are significantly chosen. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a The name of Jehovah is praised (cp. (Shortest psalm.). The Whole Bible vv. The Gospels He is Creator, Preserver, and Keeper. Psalm 67: Blessing and praise for the Millennium. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. Why not start the journey with a happy song? Psalm 12: The godly in the midst of the godlessness of the Great Tribulation. Thank you for registering. Wisdom Literature Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. That is why the world hates you. (John 15:19), And even though we may not feel comfortable living in the world, this is exactly the place where God has chosen for us to live out our Christian faith in obedience to him and as a witness to others. Or do you pray? Minor Prophets With coals of the broom tree! We long to be with Christ. It is also a journey that begins and ends with prayer. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. The arrows here speak of the suddenness of Gods judgment coming upon the wicked. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Verse 1 is the theme. Johannine Writings Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Read full chapter Psalm 118 Psalm 120 New International Version (NIV) 6, 7). 25:18. (Trapp). WebPsalms 120-134 are known as the Songs of Ascent (120-134) which were sung as the pilgrims ascended to Jerusalem. A psalm that has blessed the hearts of saints of all ages. Minor Prophets Men of faith must there find the distress which inspires the cry to God. (Morgan), ii. 7-11). It is only found in Jesus Christ. He will turn their own tongues against them and bring them to ruin. (Psalm 64:3-8). It inverts the usual order of similar psalms, in which the description of need is wont to precede the prayer for deliverance. Psalm 106: Hymn to God in history, confessing Israels failure and Gods faithfulness. They have a refuge in their distress; they can do as the psalmist did when he cried to the LORD. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Psalm 35: A plea for God to deliver David from the hand of Saul (1 Samuel 24) and to judge the wicked. II. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Help comes from God (vv. Psalm 42: Heart cry of the remnant and applicable to the redeemed of all ages. b. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of Psalms in the Bible (New International Version). With coals of the broom tree! Written by David perhaps at the time of Absaloms rebellion. Psalm 133: The pilgrim thanks God for the fellowship of other brethren who have come up to Jerusalem. Psalm 63: Thirst for the Water of Life (God). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Psalm 82: God is in the midst of His people (the Shekinah glory in the tabernacle). God is worshiped as Creator, as providential Ruler. There were three main feasts in Jerusalem each year: the Feast of Passover in the spring; the Feast of Pentecost in the summer; and the Feast of Tabernacles which took place at harvest time in the fall. Assurance is the theme of their song. In my distress: Distress addeth wings to our devotions. WebThere are short Psalms ( Psalm 117) and long ones ( Psalm 119 ). According to Charles Spurgeon (and many others), the word we translate ascents shares the same root with to bring up in 1 Chronicles 13:6. The Old Testament If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. WebPsalm 120:1 In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me. Jesus was a man of peacehe lived to make peace by the blood of his cross; he died to complete it. (Pierce, cited in Spurgeon). God the Holy Spirit invites men to accept the Savior. vv. a. Woe is me, that I dwell in Meshech: Meshech was a distant place, far from the land of Israel (Ezekiel 27:13, 32:26, 39:1). Pilgrim stands in the temple and lifts his voice in praise with the multitude. His prayer arises from some unknown experience. He will punish you with a warriors sharp arrows, with burning coals of the broom tree. (Psalm 120:3-4) These verses tell us several things about Gods judgment. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Hebrews 5:6; 6:20; 7:21). Psalm 119 is a hymn about the Bible. They shoot from ambush at the innocent man; they shoot at him suddenly, without fear. 18, 19). The word save here means to deliver or rescue, to snatch away. The psalmist is surrounded by liars and he asks God to deliver him. It closes with a cry to redeem. Psalm 120 Dr. Steve Horn May 22, 2016 Text Introduction: Today, we are beginning a new series. I am for peace; My soul has dwelt too long with one who hates peace: The psalmist ached because he lived among the ungodly and was distant from Israel and its people. Historical Books 3, 4 Record of the musings of the Shepherds mind. Meshech and Kedar in Psalm 120 refer to peoples rather than places. Morning prayer (v. 3). 57) 3.2 Notes God judges the wicked (vv. He was brought into distress, into great distress, by lying lips and a deceitful tongue. Blessed with all earthly blessings a perfect acrostic. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of Psalms in the Bible (Bible in Basic English). Your partnership makes all we do possible. Psalm 141: David sends out an SOS. This is the last psalm of David. Wisdom Literature Psalm 36: A Psalm of David as the servant of Jehovah. He pursues His plan of putting His King on the throne of this earth. Shalom is a beautiful word signifying not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of health and wholeness. 2) Know that God will punish the wicked. Call on the Lord in times of trouble (1-2), First of all, we learn that we should call on the Lord in times of trouble. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point So this is a true pilgrim psalm. (Maclaren), 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com, The Whole Bible Psalm 44: During the Great Tribulation, Israel calls upon God to deliver them as He did in Egypt in the past. Notice the ascent. But what matters is to whom do you cry out? Prophets We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. 1-21 Humiliation suffering cross. 1, 2 Practice of the Blessed Man (v. 1 negative; v. 2 positive), v. 3 Power of the Blessed Man (Rivers of water is the Word of God. 1-3 Foundation for prayer: God is salvation and strength. Yet every time he did, the response was hostile, characteristic of those who are for war. Psalm 42:2; Philippians 3:20, The Christian is not only uncomfortable living in the world. 12-14). Psalm 126: A song for the return after the Babylonian captivity. The Christian gets tired of living in the world Johannine Writings My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. Have you ever been lied to? Sharp arrows of the warrior, GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point This is the darkest wail of woe in the Book of Psalms. 17, 18 reaction to it). (Psalm 120:1-2) Distress and deliverance from deceitful tongues. Poetical Books It looks to the time when Christ will be King in Jerusalem. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Or what shall be done to you, Men of faith must there find the distress which inspires the cry to God. (Morgan), ii. The reason for this collection and arrangement is not precisely stated. The psalm is a perfect acrostic (see text), in 22 sections corresponding to the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Its meant to drag you down. From these lies, deliver my soul, O LORD. We are to be in the world, but not of the world. The psalmist answers his own questions. God judges His people (vv. Our Saviour, being in agony, prayed more earnestly, Luke 22:44. He pays attention to you. Psalm 131: Childlike faith and simplicity of the pilgrim (notice that David is the writer). Christ reveals the power and redemption of God (vv. He longed for Gods shalom (peace); his enemies, who had lying lips, hated Gods shalom. Psalm 45: Reign of the Messiah King. Psalm 122: Jerusalem comes into view (v. 2). a. Woe is me, that I dwell in Meshech: Meshech was a distant place, far from the land of Israel (Ezekiel 27:13, 32:26, 39:1). WebA song of degrees. Psalm 128: The family is come to Jerusalem to worship. 9-12) is a cry for justice. 2-5). Psalm 150, probably the theme of the book, could well be the chorus of every psalm. That I dwell among the tents of Kedar! When I speak, they are for war: The psalmist sought to speak words of peace and goodness, to represent and promote those values in our own community. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. Email / username or password was incorrect! The cosmos reveals the glory and power of God (vv. WebVerse 1. (It is also an acrostic poemthere are 22 stanzas of eight verses each; all eight verses start with one of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet.) Some have used it for personal devotions, and others in WebPsalm 120 is the first of a series of 15 psalms each with the title, A Song of Ascents. God hears you when you pray, so cry out for him to save you. The Gospels And you might wonder why the Psalms of Ascent would begin with a song about trouble. 6-13). 13, 14 Realization of prayer: patience. vv. The New Testament Psalm 73: Perplexity about prosperity. Psalm 121 is classified as a psalm of confidence meant to celebrate Gods providential care and is the second psalm in the Songs of Ascent (429), which begin with Psalm 120. Book I (Psalms 1-41) Psalms 1 and 2 serve to introduce the entire book. They are, however, excellent in their kind, and written with much elegance; containing strong and nervous sentiments of the most exalted piety, expressed with great felicity of language in a few words. (Adam Clarke). var sc_project=2352896;
Cry out for him to save you (ex. 6, 8, 14, 17, 22, 24, 26). Thats what the Psalms of Ascent are. Notice the deception of Antichrist (v. 21). The plea of David is that God will judge him in mercy and not anger. Next to the 23rd, this psalm is the most beloved. Psalm 97: Joy to the world, the Lord has come. Email / username or password was incorrect! Major Prophets Thats why we read in Romans 12:19: Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for Gods wrath, for it is written: It is mine to avenge; I will repay, says the Lord. (Romans 12:19) Its not your place to judge the sins of others. Psalm 144: Davids praise to God because of who He is; his prayer is for the same reason. It was spoken with lying lips and with a deceitful tongue. So Psalm 120 starts our journey by teaching us about how we should respond to God in times of trouble. And He heard me: The psalmist remembered Gods past faithfulness in his present need. And He heard me. iv. WebAt its core Psalm 124 teaches you that you can depend on God, and that you must depend on God if you want to make it safely to the other side. But they are also called Psalms of Ascent because the psalms themselves have an upward motion. The psalmist cries out to the Lord, and the Lord answers him. I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me. (Psalm 120:1), (Prayer by Samuel Cox: God of peace, grant me Thy peace as I worship in Thy presence; and let me find a bettered world when I come back to it, or, at least, bring a bettered and more patient heart to its duties and strifes.). The temple is defiled (v. 1). Psalm 140: Prophetic prayer for deliverance from the evil man (v. 1) or man of sin (prophetic of the remnant in the midst of their enemies). A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. And so if the arrows in Psalm 120 speak of the suddenness of the judgment, the coals speak of the duration of the judgment. The Blessed Man is contrasted to the ungodly man. The word translated distress in Psalm 120:1 is a word that means trouble, distress, or anguish, being closed in or confined. In other words, trouble is closing in all around you. Psalm 120 is the first of a series of 15 psalms each with the title,A Song of Ascents. Lying Neighbors: 120:2 Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue. Johannine Writings We are pilgrims on a journey, strangers in a strange land. Jesus said in John 4:24: God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24) These deceitful lies are the exact opposite of the atmosphere of truthful worship that God calls us to and the psalmist so desires. Zion (2 Samuel 6:12-23). Thanks for visiting! WebPsalm 120: Chanted as the pilgrim march to Jerusalem began. He should pray. (James 5:13) But what James 5:13 tells us by way of instruction, Psalm 120 tells us by way of testimony. 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