Bible in one year 8/29/ 2022 Psalm 56-57 By Rev. Katherine Liu Bruce

Bible in one year 8/29/ 2022  Psalm 56-57

By Rev. Katherine Liu Bruce                                                                                                          

Christian Arts Ministries : Biblical precepts & Gospel music; Pastoral ministry & Counseling

 

             Psalm 56 This lament contains a plea for help (vv.1-6), appetition for vengeance(vv.7-11), and a promise to pay vows(vv.12-13).This historical background is David’s feigning insanity in Gath(1Sam.21:10-15) When the Philistines had seized him in Gath. Verse 4 implied answer to the question is, “Nothing that God does not permit” God is attentive to every detail of his life.(v.8).

 Psalm 56:1-13 A psalm of David.

 Be merciful to me, O God, for men hotly pursue me; all day long they press their attack. My slanderers pursue me all day long; many are attacking me in their pride. (vv.1-2).

When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? (vv.3-4).

All day long they twist my words; they are always plotting to harm me. They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, eager to take my life. (vv.5-6).

On no account let them escape; in your anger, O God, bring down the nations.

Record my lament; list my tears on your scroll are they not in your record? (vv.7-8)

Then my enemies with turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me. (v.9)

In God, whose word I praise, in the Lord, whose word I praise.(v.10)

In God I trust ; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? (v.11).

I am under vows to you, O God; I will present my thank offerings to you.  For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. (vv.12-13).

Psalm 57 Fleeing Saul, David voices prayer(vv.1-6) and praise(vv.7-11) for deliverance. Do not destroy. Heb., Al-tashheth. Possibly a tune indication (Pss.58-59,75). Verse 3 God’s steadfast love. David had to hide from men whose heart were aflame with enmity, hostility or animosity. When he had fled from Saul into the cave.

 Psalm 57: 1-11 A psalm of David

            Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me. (vv.1-2).

He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; God sends his love and his faithfulness. (vv.3).

            I am in the midst of lions, I lie among ravenous beasts-men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. (v.4).

            Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.(v.5).

 They spread a net for my feet—I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path – but they have fallen into it themselves. (v.6).

My heart is steadfast , O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. (v.7).

Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. (v.8).

I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the people. (v.9).

For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. (v.10).

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. (v.11).

 

 

Bibliography,

Ryrie, Charles C. The Ryrie study Bible (NIV). Chicago, IL: The Moody Bible Institute, 1986.