Bible in one year 8/24/ 2022 Psalm 44-45
By Rev. Katherine
Liu Bruce
Christian Arts
Ministries : Biblical precepts & Gospel music; Pastoral ministry &
Counseling
Psalm 44 In this psalm of national
lament, God’s past care for Israel stimulates the praise (vv.1-3) and
confidence (vv.4-8) the people have as they bring before the Lord their present
defeat (vv.9-16) and their petition for deliverance (vv.17-26). Verse 2 a
reference to the conquest of Canaan under Joshua. Verse11 not likely referring
to the Exile, but to some time of national peril. Verses 17-22 A defense of the
faithfulness of the nation, similar to the plea of innocence in some individual
lament psalms (17:3). Verse 22 An expression of the price of loyalty to God in
a world at war with Him quoted by Paul in Rom.8:36. Verse 26 unfailing love. the people approach
God on the basis of His covenant love.
Psalm 44 : 1-26 A psalm
of the Sons of Korah
We have heard with our
ears, O God; our fathers have told us what you did in their days, in days long ago. With your hand you drove out the
nations and planted our fathers; you crushed the peoples and made our fathers flourish. It was not by their sword
that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right
hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them. (vv.1-3).
You are my King and my
God, who decrees victories for Jacob. Through you we push back our enemies; through your name we trample
our foes. I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not
bring me victory. But you give us victory over our enemies, you put our
adversaries to shame. In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise
your name forever. (vv.4-8).
But now you have
rejected and humbled us; you no longer go out with our armies. You made us
retreat before the enemy, and our adversaries have plundered us. You gave us up
to be devoured like sheep and have scattered us among the nations. you sold
your people for a pittance, gaining nothing from their sale. You have made us a
reproach to our neighbors, the scorn and derision of those around us. You have
made us a byword among the nations; the peoples shake their heads at us. My
disgrace is before me all day long, and my face is covered with shame. At the
taunts of those who reproach and revile me, because of the enemy, who is bent
on revenge. (vv.8-16).
All this happened to us,
though we had not forgotten you or been false to your covenant. Our hearts had
not turned back; our feet had not strayed from your path. But you crushed us
and made us a haunt for jackals and covered us over with deep darkness. If we
had forgotten the name of our God or spread out our hands to a foreign god,
would not God have discovered it, since he knows the secrets of the heart? Yet for your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as
sheep to be slaughtered. (vv.17-22).
Awake, O Lord! Why do
you sleep? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever. Why do you hide your face
and forget our misery and oppression? We are brought down to the dust; our
bodies cling to the ground. Rise up and help us; redeem us because of your
unfailing love. (vv.23-26).
Psalm 45 In this royal wedding
psalm, the psalmist praises the king (vv.1-9), exhorts (vv.10-12) and describes
the bride (vv.13-15), and pronounces a benediction (vv.16-17). Verses 6-7 the
king is addressed as God in verse 6 and is distinguished from God in verse 7.
Verse 6 was likely a royal hyperbole(extravagant exaggeration)of the king
referred to (perhaps Solomon), but ultimately refers to Jesus Christ
(Heb.1:8-9).
Psalm 45 :1-17 A psalm of the Sons of Korah- a wedding song
My heart is stirred by a
noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a
skillful writer. You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been
anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever. Gird your sword upon
your side, O mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty. In your
majesty ride forth victoriously in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness; let your right hand display awesome deeds. Let your sharp
arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies; let the nations fall beneath
your feet. Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice
will be the scepter of your kingdom. (vv.1-6).
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your roves are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned
with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad. Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of
Ophir. (vv.8-9).
Listen, O daughter,
consider and give ear; Forget your people and your father’s house. The king is
enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord. The daughter of Tyre
will come with a gift, men of wealth will seek your favor. (vv.10-12).
All
glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold.
In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow
her and are brought to you. (vv.13-15)
They
are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the place of the king. Your sons
will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes through out the
land. I will perpetuate your memory through all
generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.
(vv.16-17)
Bibliography,
Ryrie, Charles
C. The Ryrie study Bible (NIV). Chicago, IL: The Moody Bible
Institute, 1986.
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