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The central idea in the Psalm is 3a -- God sets apart the godly for Himself.
Psalms 4:1-8
Seems to me the central idea of this Psalm is David calls on God to bless him, cover him, and guide ...
Psalms 5:1-12
Fighting to hope in God - fighting against enemies Three grounds for deliverance -- three bases upon...
Psalms 6:1-10
My life is secure with God as my refuge.
Psalms 11:1-7
Having God as my refuge requires knowledge of God and it leads to a thankful heart.
Psalms 7:1-17
Note two repeating themes: 1) the heavens (vs.
Psalms 8:1-9
Note that there is no answer to the significant question.
Psalms 10:1-11
I see 4 statements in this Psalm 1) A plea, a request (to God): God, save! -- God, Help! 2) A promis...
Psalms 12:1-8
David preaches to his soul.
Psalms 13:1-6
B
Psalms 14:1-7
the basic thought of the Psalm:  I was needy, God didn't forget me; I am now needy, God won't forget me.
Psalms 9:1-20
There is an unmentioned leap in this Psalm.
Psalms 15:1-5
Preserve me, is David's initial cry.
Psalms 16:1-11
David argues himself into confidence.
Psalms 17:1-15
David's joy in God is well founded.
Psalms 21:1-13
One unique aspect of this Psalm is there is no description of God -- only of David.
Psalms 26:1-12
David's declarations:  what he holds to:   H e has not despised or abhorred the affliction...
Psalms 22:1-31
A
Psalms 20:1-9
David does what he calls others to do - he ascribes glory to God.
Psalms 29:1-11
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Psalms 23:1-6
Death must have really been close to David -- much more than I realize.
Psalms 30:1-12
The setting of this Psalm is unknown/uncertain, but it could be inferred that David is preaching to ...
Psalms 24:1-10
Fleeing David fights to hold onto God as his refuge.
Psalms 31:1-24
In affliction, David does two things well, he cries, and he calls out to God.
Psalms 25:1-22
Four divisions readily stand out in this Psalm.
Psalms 27:1-14
David's cry is that God would not be deaf -- that he would be able to hear David's call.
Psalms 28:1-9
David's story of rescue becomes the basis for his exhortation for all to know the Lord as their God.
Psalms 34:1-22
The Arc looks confusing, but for me it simplifies what is happening in the Psalm.
Psalms 35:1-28
Loading his argument with proof, David makes a case that it is best to trust God.
Psalms 32:1-11
Like 29, this is another Psalm that is practically all about God.
Psalms 33:1-22
David preaches to those who feel life is not fair because the ungodly flourish while the godly suffer.
Psalms 37:1-40
Another Psalm about David's sin.
Psalms 39:1-13
  Called to obey The "so then" in vs.
Philippians 2:12-18
By contrasting the ungodly with God, David makes the obvious point that the place to live is within the shelter of the hesed of God.
Psalms 36:1-12
The Big idea: If Christ is exalted, my situation is cause for joy.
Philippians 1:12-18
Like Psalm 51, 38 "memorializes" the impact of sin on David's life and how he responds.
Psalms 38:1-22
Walking forward looking backward, David draws on his experience of deliverance to gain hopeful confidence for future deliverance.
Psalms 40:1-17
What's the relationship between vs.
Psalms 41:1-13
Pretty clearly, the passage is about prayer, and the heart of Paul that drives the prayer.
Philippians 1:1-11
Cast away from Jerusalem, David remains faithful to seek God.
Psalms 42:1-11
    Paul processes his sense of God's will for his life.
Philippians 1:18-26
The witness of glorious suffering 28b really stood out as I did this arc.
Philippians 1:27-30
  Paul continues his exhortation regarding the importance of a church family system characteriz...
Philippians 2:1-11
Following the example of those who stand firm.
Philippians 3:17-4:1
The closing thoughts and exhortations I was moved by the warmth in Paul's heart as he shared his aff...
Philippians 4:10-23
If I cannot come to you soon     Seeing my arc of what I mark off as one large section (1:...
Philippians 2:19-30
Seeing the whole I mark off 1:25-2:30 as one large section.
Philippians 1:25-2:30
Stay focused on Christ 3:2-16 is part of a larger section in which Paul gives his concluding exhortation.
Philippians 3:1-16
I don't think my arc is necessarily warranted, but I like it.
Philippians 4:2-9
Trying to get the bigger picture in this passage.
Philippians 3:1-4:15
I
Psalms 43:1-5
The Psalmist argues his case with God that something is really wrong and God should act.
Psalms 44:1-26
God reigns over the nations What a beautiful picture of God as King of the Earth.
Psalms 47:1-9
God's protected people: The truth of God's sovereignty over the nations makes God's people secure.
Psalms 48:1-14
The Courtroom and the Judgment   Vs.
Psalms 50:1-23
A song for 2 kings I'm going to interpret this Psalm as speaking to an earthly king, I'm assuming it speaks to David.
Psalms 45:1-17
Forgiven for His name's sake It seems David's appeal for forgiveness is grounded in what God would do for the glory of His name (13-15).
Psalms 51:1-19
More than a limited, personal promise, Psalm 46 exalts the world-wide reign of God.
Psalms 46:1-11
David's strategy in trouble is to watch for God (vs.
Psalms 59:1-17
Why should I want to be like them? I think vs.
Psalms 49:1-20
What do I do when there are real enemies, and I am afraid? One thing I notice in David that is quite...
Psalms 56:1-13
What a Picture for David's life.
Psalms 52:1-9
  My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! So Jotham became mighty because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.
Psalms 57:1-11
Surely there is a God who judges the earth David's hope is that the unrighteous judges will be judged.
Psalms 58:1-11
The Fool who refuses to acknowledge God I see four descriptions of the foolish: 1) Their corrupt dee...
Psalms 53:1-6
Situation/Response:  though David's enemies are against him and he is calling out to God, still God is His hope and helper.
Psalms 54:1-7
The Devastation of an Unexpected Enemy I get the impression from this Psalm that there are enemies t...
Psalms 55:1-23
  What to cry for in the wilderness 5 petitions Hear me (vs.
Psalms 61:1-8
In a time of victory, David doesn't take God's help for granted.
Psalms 60:1-12
A study in contrasting trust It seems this is surely a "teaching" Psalm.
Psalms 62:1-12
David gives reasons that support his declaration that God is worthy of praise, and that all mankind would perform their vows to God.
Psalms 65:1-13
Beautiful truth fills this Psalm, truth that was foundational for David as he was being tracked thro...
Psalms 63:1-11
Getting outside of ourself David gets God's global purpose.
Psalms 67:1-7
What stands out to me in this Psalm is David's expectation to rejoice while under attack.
Psalms 64:1-10
5 calls to glorify God 1-4 general call to "all the earth" 5-7 for what he has done in Israel's hist...
Psalms 66:1-20
I see 13 requests that Solomon makes for himself.
Psalms 72:1-20
The extension of God's reign As I've studied this Psalm, I increasingly get a sense of the majesty o...
Psalms 68:1-35
I see a pattern: ABAB BA B A -  vs.
Psalms 71:1-24
A theme I am seeing in the surrounding Psalms is how the psalmist bases his hope for rescue on God alone.
Psalms 80:1-19
Though strange, I love this Psalm.
Psalms 69:1-36
What is the link between the title, "for a memorial", and the Psalm? The Psalm seems like a spontane...
Psalms 70:1-5
What motivates God to act -- at least in the mind of this Psalmist -- what does he believe will move...
Psalms 74:1-23
Looking up seems to be the central focus of the Psalm.
Psalms 73:1-28
God exalts, and God debases.
Psalms 75:1-10
Matthew Henry on vs.
Psalms 76:1-12
The situation:  I'm .
Psalms 77:1-20
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Psalms 78:40-72
Recounting God's works strengthens hope (vs.
Psalms 78:1-39
This Psalm seems to fit into a situation/response relationship.
Psalms 79:1-13
A judgment scene - God judging the nations.
Psalms 82:1-8
So how does this Psalm match with Jesus' command in Mat.
Psalms 83:1-18
"I hear a language I had not known" (vs.
Psalms 81:1-16
Three sections make up this Psalm - remembering, requesting, declaring.
Psalms 85:1-13
One person I read on this Psalm comes up with 6 blessings of worship in the Psalm.
Psalms 84:1-12
Like many Davidic Psalms, 86 follows the patterns of: reliance on the name and character of God, arg...
Psalms 86:1-17
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Psalms 89:46-52
1-2 set the theme of the Psalm: God's faithfulness to his covenant of love.
Psalms 89:1-45
6 straightforward affirmations of God's city, Zion.
Psalms 87:1-7
"Before you" see Ps.
Psalms 88:1-18
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What sun watching taught me
Psalms 19:1-14
  Is 4c-6c an example of 1-4b? Is the sun one of the declarations of God? If so, is 7a ff an in...
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2009-06-21 06:35:21
2009-07-10 09:06:38
Is 4c-6c an example of 1-4b? Is the sun one of the declarations of God? If so, is 7a ff an interpretation of what the sun is saying? Is the sun like God's command? From 7a -10a, every declaration of God's command could be true of the sun as well: the sun revives the soul and rejoices the heart, it makes the simple wise (when compared to one living in darkness), it enlightens the eyes, it is pure, it is clean, it endures forever, it is so purified there is nothing unrighteous in it, in its absence it would be more desired than gold. 12a - 14 seem to be a cry for the sun (the word) to shine on David's life. It begins with a question asked by someone in the dark: who can discern (see?) his errors? Then David asks for God's sun to purify him from sin.
10000000009532 9532 Notes 2009-06-21 06:35:21 2009-07-10 09:06:38 Is 4c-6c an example of 1-4b? Is the sun one of the declarations of God? If so, is 7a ff an interpretation of what the sun is saying? Is the sun like God's command? From 7a -10a, every declaration of God's command could be true of the sun as well: the sun revives the soul and rejoices the heart, it makes the simple wise (when compared to one living in darkness), it enlightens the eyes, it is pure, it is clean, it endures forever, it is so purified there is nothing unrighteous in it, in its absence it would be more desired than gold. 12a - 14 seem to be a cry for the sun (the word) to shine on David's life. It begins with a question asked by someone in the dark: who can discern (see?) his errors? Then David asks for God's sun to purify him from sin. notes
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For the choir director. A Psalm of David. The heavens are telling of the glory of God;
The heavens declare the glory of God,
And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.
and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
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Day to day pours forth speech,
Day to day pours out speech,
And night to night reveals knowledge.
and night to night reveals knowledge.
There is no speech, nor are there words; Their voice is not heard.
There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard.
Their line has gone out through all the earth,
Their voice goes out through all the earth,
And their utterances to the end of the world.
and their words to the end of the world.
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In them He has placed a tent for the sun,
In them (the heavens -- refering back to vs. 1a) he has set a tent for the sun,
Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber;
which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber,
It rejoices as a strong man to run his course.
and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy.
Its rising is from one end of the heavens,
Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
And its circuit to the other end of them;
and its circuit to the end of them,
And there is nothing hidden from its heat.
and there is nothing hidden from its heat.
The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul;
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul;
The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.
the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.
They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
(they are also) sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover, by them Your servant is warned;
Moreover, (furthermore, what is more) by them is your servant warned;
In keeping them there is great reward.
in keeping them there is great reward.
Who can discern his errors?
Who can discern his errors? Without the sun, I can't even see my errors.
Acquit me of hidden faults.
Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins;
Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;
Let them not rule over me;
let them not have dominion over me!
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Then I will be blameless, And I shall be acquitted of great transgression.
Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.
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Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
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10000000009532 9532 Arc 2009-06-21 06:35:21 2009-07-10 09:06:38 editing Psalms 19 1 19 14 Psalms 19:1-14 19 OT nasb esv i237513 i237514 i237515 i237484 For the choir director. A Psalm of David. The heavens are telling of the glory of God; The heavens declare the glory of God, i237485 And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. series i237516 i237517 i237486 Day to day pours forth speech, Day to day pours out speech, i237487 And night to night reveals knowledge. and night to night reveals knowledge. series i237518 i237488 There is no speech, nor are there words; Their voice is not heard. There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. i237519 i237489 Their line has gone out through all the earth, Their voice goes out through all the earth, i237490 And their utterances to the end of the world. and their words to the end of the world. ideaexplanation 1 ideaexplanation 1 i237520 i237491 In them He has placed a tent for the sun, In them (the heavens -- refering back to vs. 1a) he has set a tent for the sun, i237492 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber; which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, i237493 It rejoices as a strong man to run his course. and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. i237494 Its rising is from one end of the heavens, Its rising is from the end of the heavens, i237495 And its circuit to the other end of them; and its circuit to the end of them, i237496 And there is nothing hidden from its heat. and there is nothing hidden from its heat. i237521 i237497 The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; i237498 The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; i237499 The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; i237500 The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; i237501 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; i237502 The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether. the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. i237503 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; i237504 Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. (they are also) sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. i237505 Moreover, by them Your servant is warned; Moreover, (furthermore, what is more) by them is your servant warned; i237506 In keeping them there is great reward. in keeping them there is great reward. i237522 i237507 Who can discern his errors? Who can discern his errors? Without the sun, I can't even see my errors. i237523 i237524 i237508 Acquit me of hidden faults. Declare me innocent from hidden faults. i237525 i237509 Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins; Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; i237510 Let them not rule over me; let them not have dominion over me! ideaexplanation 1 alternative i237511 Then I will be blameless, And I shall be acquitted of great transgression. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. actionresult 2 i237512 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. 1 1 1 nasb 25 esv 25 a 50 discourse
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