Bible in one year 8/30/ 2022 Psalm 58-60
By Rev. Katherine
Liu Bruce
Christian Arts
Ministries : Biblical precepts & Gospel music; Pastoral ministry &
Counseling
Psalm 58 A psalm of David. To
the tune of “Do not destroy”. An imprecatory psalm. David indicts unrighteous
judges (vv.1-5) and calls for their swift destruction(vv.6-9) so that the
righteous can rejoice in God’s justice (vv.10-11). Verse 1 rulers, or gods, or
mighty ones. Though the meaning of the Hebrew word is obscure, the reference is
clearly to unrighteous judges, who either are being referred to sarcastically
as “ gods” or who had taken that as as honorific title. Verses 3-5 from the
womb. Because of inborn sinfulness, men lie, poison others, and are deaf to all
appeals (like a snake who will not obey a snake charmer). Verse 9 a reference
to two kinds of branches for firewood, and picturing God’s judgment on the
wicked.
Psalm 58:1-11
Do you rulers indeed
speak justly? Do you judge uprightly among men? No. in your heart you devise injustice, and your hands mete out violence on the earth. Even from birth the
wicked go astray; from the womb they are wayward and speak lies. Their venom is
like the venom of a snake, like that of a cobra that has stopped its ears, that
will not heed the tune of the charmer, however skillful the enchanter may be.
(vv.1-5).
Break the teeth in their
mouths, O God; tear out, O Lord, the fangs of the lions! Let them vanish like
water that flows away; when they draw the bow, let their arrows be blunted.
Like a slug melting away as it moves along, like a stillborn child, may they
not see the sun. Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns whether they
be green or dry –the wicked will be swept away.(vv.5-9).
The righteous will be glad
when they are avenged, when they bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked.
Then men will say, “ Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there
is a God who judges the earth.” (vv.10-11).
Psalm
59 A psalm of David, when Saul had sent men to
watch David’s house in order to kill him. In this imprecatory psalm, David
appeals for God’s help(vv.1-5), describes his dangerous situation (vv.6-10),
asks for judgment on his enemies(vv.11-15), and ascribes praise to
God(vv.16-17). Do not destroy., Heb., Al-tashheth. (see Psalm 57 also Psalm
16). For the historical background see 1 Sam.19:11-12. David asks that the punishment of the wicked
would be such as to teach the people the seriousness of sin, especially sins of
speech (vv.11-12).
Psalm 59:1-17
Deliver
me from my enemies, O God; protect me from those who rise up against me.
Deliver me from evildoers and save me from bloodthirsty men.(vv.1-2).
See
how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or
sin of mine; O Lord. I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me.
Arise to help me; look on my plight! (vv.3-4).
O
Lord God Almighty, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish all the nations;
show no mercy to wicked traitors. They return at evening, snarling like dogs,
and prowl about the city.(vv.5-6)..
See
what they spew from their mouths –they spew out swords from their lips, and
they say, “Who can hear us?” But you, O Lord, laugh at them; you scoff at all
those nations. (vv.7-8).
O my strength, I watch for
you; you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God. (v.9).
God will go before me and
will let me gloat over those who slander me. (v.10).
But I will sing of your
strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my
refuge in times of trouble. O my Strength, I sing praise to you; you, O God,
are my fortress my loving God. (vv.16-17).
Psalm 60 A psalm of David. For teaching. When he fought Aram Naharaim and Aram Zobah, and when Joab returned and struck down twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. While David was fighting in the north with Aram Naharaim (Mesopotamia) and Aram Zobah (between Damascus and the Upper Euphrates), Edom, invading from the south, defeated Israel. Joab was dispatched and achieved an important victory over the Edomites(2Sam.8;1 Chron.18). The psalm may be outlined as follows: the predicament of the nation (vv.1-5), the promise of God (vv.6-8), and the petition of David (vv.9-12). Verse 4 Since God had raised a banner to summon them to fight victoriously, their defeat seemed inexplicable. Verses 6-7 God assures them that He who apportioned the land is still in control of it. Other nations are put in their places: Moab, to bathe the feet; Edom, the servant to whom the sandals are thrown; Philistia, to provide the topic for a victory song(v.8).
Psalm
60: 1-12
You
have rejected us, O God, and burst forth upon us; you have been angry –now
restore us! you have shaken the land and torn it open; mend its fractures, for
it is quaking. You have shown your people desperate times; you have given us
wine that makes us stagger.(vv.1-3).
But for those who fear you, you have raised a
banner to be unfurled against the bow. Save us and help us with your right
hand, that those you love may be delivered (vv.4-5).
God has spoken from his sanctuary:
“ In triumph I will parcel out Shechem and measure off the Valley of Succoth.
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my scepter.
Moab is my washbasin, upon Edom I toss my sandal; Over Philistia I shout in
triumph.” (vv.6-8).
Who will bring me to the
fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom? Is it not you, O God, you who have
rejected us and no longer go out with our armies? Give us aid against the
enemy, for the help of man is worthless. With God we will gain the victory, and
he will trample down our enemies. (vv.9-12).
Bibliography,
Ryrie, Charles C. The Ryrie study Bible
(NIV). Chicago, IL: The Moody Bible Institute, 1986.
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