The New King James Version (NKJV) of Psalm 26 reads: A Psalm of David. 1 Vindicate me, O Lord, For I have walked in my integrity. I have also trusted in the Lord; I shall not slip. 2 Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; Try my mind and my heart. 3 For Your lovingkindness…
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Psalm 25: A Cry for Truth and Light
Psalm 25A Psalm of David. 1 To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.2 O my God, I trust in You;Let me not be ashamed;Let not my enemies triumph over me.3 Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed;Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause. 4 Show me Your ways,…
Psalm 24: The King of Glory Enters
Psalm 24 (NKJV)A Psalm of David.1 The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness,The world and those who dwell therein.2 For He has founded it upon the seas,And established it upon the waters. 3 Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord?Or who may stand in His holy place?4 He who has clean…
Psalm 24 The King of Glory
The King of Glory and His Kingdom A Psalm of David. 1 The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness,The world and those who dwell therein.2 For He has founded it upon the seas,And established it upon the waters. 3 Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord?Or who may stand in His…
Psalm 23: The Shepherd’s Song: Trusting in God’s Care Through the Ages
Imagine David, a young shepherd, out in the fields of Bethlehem, staff in hand, watching over his flock as the sun dips below the horizon. The air is still, the sheep are settling, and in that quiet moment, David sees his own life reflected in the care he gives his sheep. Just as he leads…
Psalm 22: From Despair to Deliverance
Psalm 22 is this raw, heart-wrenching outpouring from King David, a man whose life was a wild mix of highs and lows—shepherd, warrior, poet, king, but also a guy who knew betrayal, fear, and failure up close. He faced Saul’s murderous pursuit, his son Absalom’s rebellion, and the sting of his own mistakes. We don’t…
Psalm 21 A Song of Triumph
Psalm 21 feels like a victory anthem, probably written for a king—David’s a solid guess—where the air’s thick with gratitude and awe for what God’s pulled off. It’s not just about one guy’s big win; it’s a celebration of God’s strength, His wild generosity, and His ironclad promise to set things right. The psalm flows…
The Lie of Human Goodness and Its Consequences
In modern society, many false ideologies stem from a single, pervasive lie: the belief that humanity is inherently good. This notion drives utopian visions of a perfect world achievable through human effort alone. Yet, the Bible offers a contrasting perspective, revealing humanity as fallen and sinful, incapable of such perfection without divine intervention. This article…
Psalm 20 Trusting the Name of the Lord
Imagine a moment of crisis in ancient Israel—perhaps the eve of a battle, the air thick with tension. The people gather, their voices rising in a heartfelt prayer for their king, David, God’s chosen leader. This is the heartbeat of Psalm 20, a royal song that feels like a communal cry, a liturgy of hope….
Psalm 19 – The Glory of God Revealed
The Heavens Declare God’s Glory The heavens declare the glory of God;And the firmament shows His handiwork.Day unto day utters speech,And night unto night reveals knowledge.There is no speech nor languageWhere their voice is not heard.Their line has gone out through all the earth,And their words to the end of the world.In them He has…