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Psalm 14 | The Foolishness of Rejecting God
The Corruption of Humanity “The fool has said in his heart, ‘There is no God.’They are corrupt, they have committed detestable acts;There is no one who does good.The Lord has looked down from heaven upon the sons of mankindTo see if there is anyone who understands,Who seeks God.They have all turned aside; together they are…
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Psalm 13 | A Cry of Despair Turned to Trust
A Cry of Abandonment “How long, Lord? Will You forget me forever?How long will You hide Your face from me?How long am I to feel anxious in my soul,With grief in my heart all the day?How long will my enemy be exalted over me?” A Plea for Deliverance “Consider and answer me, O Lord my…
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Psalm 12 | A Cry for Truth in a World of Deception
The Corruption of Humanity “Help, Lord, for the godly person has come to an end,For the faithful have disappeared from the sons of mankind.They speak lies to one another;They speak with flattering lips and a double heart.” God’s Judgment on Deception “May the Lord cut off all flattering lips,The tongue that speaks great things,Who have…
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Psalm 11 | Trusting God When Foundations Are Shaken
Confidence in God Amidst Fear “In the Lord I take refuge;How can you say to my soul,‘Flee as a bird to your mountain?For, behold, the wicked bend the bow,They have set their arrow on the stringTo shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.If the foundations are destroyed,What can the righteous do?’” God’s Sovereign Rule…
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Psalm 9 | Praise for God’s Justice and Deliverance
Praising God for His Righteousness “I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart;I will tell of all Your wonders.I will rejoice and be jubilant in You;I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.” God’s Victory Over the Wicked “When my enemies turn back,They stumble and perish before You.For You have…
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Psalm 8 | The Majesty of God and the Value of Humanity
Praising God’s Majesty “Lord, our Lord,How majestic is Your name in all the earth,You who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens!From the mouths of infants and nursing babies You have established strengthBecause of Your enemies,To do away with the enemy and the revengeful.” The Wonder of Creation and Humanity’s Place “When I consider Your…