Commentary on the book of psalms chapter 121 faastric

Book i psalms 141 psalm 1 the two ways happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers. Choose another language in the menu to the left if you want to read psalms chapter 121 in that langu. I will lift up mine eyesexpresses desire compare psa 25. To the chief musician upon sheminith, a psalm of david. Thus the psalms are useful for singing praises to god.

Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. For the lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish. This theme is carried through the four strophes, and uses a poetic technique frequently employed in the songs of ascent, called anadiplosis. This psalm gives me courage that in time of doubts and tribulations, my assurance is greater than any obstacles.

As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in god through the journey. Psalms 121 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. The psalmist worships, extols, and with heartfilled gratitude, thanks the sovereign god of israel for his person, his word, and his mighty works in regards to both creation and redemption. Psalms 121 background information with maps and images. Psalms 121 the pulpit commentaries bible commentaries. We will be studying the book of psalm 18 meaning verse by verse today. The psalm divides naturally into two verse groups12, 34, 56, 78. Others call it the travellers psalm for there is nothing in it of military dangers and think david penned it when he was going abroad, and designed it pro vehiculofor the carriage, for a good mans convoy and companion in a journey or voyage.

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh. Good morning girls resources psalms 121125 women living well. I said, i will take heed to my ways, that i sin not with my tongue. The socalled songs of degrees, of which this psalm is one, are usually, and with great probability, attributed to the times of the exile. Apr 09, 2019 it also includes an introduction and background of the book, the gmg verse of the day, reflection question of the day and beautiful space to journal all of your soaks for each chapter of the book of psalms 51100. The psalm is the second in a collection of 15 psalms with es sentially the same title. Hence the numbering in the greek psalter which was followed by the latin vulgate is usually one digit behind the hebrew. Psalms 121, the biblical illustrator, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary contains over 34000 pages in its original 56 volume. The righteous and the wicked psalms chapter 2 coronating a king psalms chapter 3 complaint against enemies psalms chapter 4 didactic prayer of trust psalms chapter 5 petition for righteousness psalms chapter 6 prayer for healing psalms chapter 7 petition for god to judge fairly psalms chapter 8 hymn of hierarchy. In this psalm, the way of the righteous and the way of the ungodly are contrasted. Spurgeon had high praise for alexanders work writing that it occupies a first place among expositions. Commentary on the book of psalms matthew henrys bible commentary. In the new american bible the numbering of the verses follows the hebrew numbering.

Pray, ask for new revelation, and you will do just fine. According to many researchers it was ezra, the priest and scribe, himself who completed the final collection of the psalms ezra 3. Psalm 121 is classified as a psalm of confidence meant to celebrate gods providential care and is as shade, yahweh will. Chapters available psalms preachers complete homiletical. Psalm 121 commentary old testament matthew henry st. The title is derived from the greek translation, psalmoi. They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. It concludes the book of psalms and could be considered the chorus of all other psalms. The hymnal of israel, book v psalms 107150 previous page next page psalm 121 bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. It is a collection of psalms, of all the psalms that were divinely inspired, which, though composed at several times and upon several occasions, are here put together without any reference to or dependence upon one another.

The 119th psalm is a longest chapter in the whole bible. Songs and you know the book of psalms is a series of songs and poems that israel would have enjoyed and they would have followed and theres some psalms that. Psalm 50, a psalm of asaph, probably tells more than any other. Book 1psalm 1the righteous and the wicked contrasted. Read psalms 121 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Walking this path would mean a potential encounter with the likes of. Psalm 39 is the 39th psalm of the book of psalms, beginning in english in the king james version. During the reading of the six psalms, movement and noise are strongly discouraged, as it is regarded as one of the most holy moments of the orthros service. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Psalms 121, the pulpit commentaries, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, spanning 23 volumes, covered the entire bible. Songs and you know the book of psalms is a series of songs and poems that israel would have enjoyed and they would have followed and theres some psalms that when they are going out and coming in, they would touch.

Comment psalms 121 is daily reminder that the lord is my life guard, without him am lost in the world. Click on any verse, you will be able to read that verse in 3 languages. Read psalms 121 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The man who shows reverence and respect to the lord, is someone whom god, himself will lead, guide, direct, and enlighten. The book of psalms, king james bible, by alexander scourby is being aired with permission of, all rights reserved. When the old testament is quoted in the new testament by someone, over one third of all the quotes are from the psalms. Psalm 1 the way of the righteous and the way of the ungodly.

The change in personal pronouns between verses 12 imy and verses 38 youyour may signal a dialogue between pilgrims or groups of pilgrims. Many of the psalms are linked to the name of king david, although his authorship was question by the mediaeval commentator moses ibn giqatillah. At the end of this week, we will have reached the halfway point of our summer bible study. I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from. Commentary on psalm 8 working preacher from luther seminary. The book of psalms kjv audio bible full by alexander. Book 1 psalms 1 41 psalms 141 in one file or download in rtf format psalm 1.

David livingstone, the famous missionary and explorer of the continent of africa, read psalm 121 and psalm 5, which praises god for his sovereign rule over all things, as he worshiped with his father and sister before setting out for africa in 1840. The earliest evidence of the fivefold division of the book of psalms comes from the qumran scrolls, which scribes copied early in the first century a. The corresponding number in the septuagint differs because of a different division of certain psalms. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. Jul 05, 2020 welcome back to week 5 of our summer bible study in the book of psalms. The book of psalms is part of the third section of the hebrew bible, and a book of the christian old testament. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english. This psalm might well express the sacred joy of the pilgrims on entering the holy city, where praise, as the religious as well as civil metropolis, is celebrated, and for whose prosperity, as representing the church, prayer is offered. Christian theology and the culture of pluralism new york. Commentaries for psalm chapter 121 the safety of the godly. Psalm 1 blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121.

The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. We must not rely upon creatures, upon men and means, instruments and second causes, nor make flesh our arm. The 117th psalm is the shortest chapter in the bible and located in the middle. This journal is designed for the good morning girls online bible study community. This book, the most lengthy one in scripture, may be aptly summarized by five key words 1 praise.

The book is divided into five books that parallel the five books of the torah pentateuch. Chapter 12 is one of a number of hymns found outside the book of psalms in the old testament. Psalms 121 the bible in english and haitian creole fouyebible. They are also useful for teaching and confirming that jesus is the christ or messiah. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Psalm 1 blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 121 and more.

Wilson s position that psalm 118 belongs with the subsequent. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Spurgeons treasury of david to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. I am so proud of you, as you complete your journey to graduate our bible in ninety days course. In step with the psalms psalm 121 inductive discovery lesson 17 the picture david paints for the reader in psalm 121 is from the vantage point of standing in the jericho valley, some twelve hundred feet below sea level, gazing upward to the mountains surrounding jerusalem. This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled a song of ascents. Commentary on psalm 121 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. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Psalms book one the way of the righteous and the wicked. Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity.

If you missed any part of our summer series, here are the links. Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms, beginning in english in the king james. Threatenings against the enemies of christs kingdom. When the psalmist asks the rhetorical question in psalm 25, who is the man who fears the lord. Congratulations, on reaching the 19th book of the bible the book of psalms. In my study of biblical hebrew, one of my assignments was to memorize and recite psalm 121. David guzik commentary on psalm 121, which is another song of ascents, declaring the secure help we have in god, who keeps us. Commentary on psalms 121 by matthew henry blue letter bible. How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,nor stand in the path of sinners,nor sit in the seat of scoffers. My help cometh from the lord, which made heaven and earth. Three times a year the men of israel would set out for jerusalem to celebrate the feasts of the lord and to worship their god at the holy temple which stood. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr.

The book of psalms is the longest book in the bible. Tehillim book of psalms is the first book of the ketuvimwritings, the third section of the tanakh bible. Psalm 3 is the first psalm, of the six psalms, which are read as part of every orthros matins service. Psalms chapter 121 discussion page 3 psalms chapter. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. Psalms 121 the biblical illustrator bible commentaries.

The book of psalms the hebrew psalter numbers 150 songs. Psalms chapter 121 kjv king james version 1 a song of degrees. Psalm 150 is the hallelujah chorusthe word hallelujah occurs thirteen times in its six brief verses. The psalmist often writes of the coming messiah, foretelling his zeal.

Psalms 107150 in one file or download in r tf format psalm 107. A contextual analysis of psalms 107118 gordon college. I will praise the lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and. Chapter 121 some call this the soldier s psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted god to cover his head in the day of battle. If that be so, we get an appropriate background and setting for the expressions and emotions of this psalm.