Psalms 1-3

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Note on The Many Psalms

Various authors from King David, Solomon, Moses, Asaph, Ethan to the sons of Korah. Some do not indicate who the author was. Ancient song book with praises, prayers and complaints to God. 

Of all the books in the Old Testament the Book of Psalms most vividly represents the faith of individuals in the Lord. The Psalms are the inspired responses of human hearts to God’s revelation of Himself in law, history, and prophecy. Saints of all ages have appropriated this collection of prayers and praises in their public worship and private meditations.

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Matthew Henry's Commentary *

Psalms 1:1-3 

To meditate in God's word, is to discourse with ourselves concerning the great things contained in it, with close application of mind and fixedness of thought. We must have constant regard to the word of God, as the rule of our actions, and the spring of our comforts; and have it in our thoughts night and day. For this purpose no time is amiss.

 (Psalms 1-3)

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Psalm 1

*The holiness and happiness of a godly man.

The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, The ground and reason of both

Psalm 2

*Threatenings against the enemies of Christ's kingdom.

Promise to Christ as the Head of this kingdom.

Counsel to all, to espouse its interests.

 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?

 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,

 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.

 4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision.

 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.

 6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

 7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

 8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

 9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.

 10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

 11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

Psalm 3

*David complains to God of his enemies, and confides in God.

He triumphs over his fears, and gives God the glory, and takes to himself the comfort.

 1 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

 2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

 3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

 4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

 5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

 6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

 7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

 8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah

Many Blessings to you,

Tracy