Hebrew-English Text
I. Summary
The psalmist describes God’s support for the king and praises his great might.
II. Photo
God takes care of the king: “You have proffered him blessings of good things, have set upon his head a crown of fine gold.” (v. 4)
III. Select Verses
2: O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength; how greatly he exults in Your victory!
5: He asked You for life; You granted it; a long life, everlasting.
6-7: Great is his glory through Your victory; You have endowed him with splendor and majesty. You have made him blessed forever, gladdened him with the joy of Your presence.
8: For the king trusts in the LORD; Through the faithfulness of the Most High he will not be shaken.
9-11: Your hand is equal to all Your enemies; Your right hand overpowers Your foes. You set them ablaze like a furnace when You show Your presence. The LORD in anger destroys them; fire consumes them. You wipe their offspring from the earth, their issue from among men.
IV. Outline
1. Superscription
2-7. Praise: God has helped the king
8. Blessing for the king
9-14a. Hymnic praise: God is mightier than his enemies
14b. Vow to sing God’s praises
V. Comment
No comment today. Stay tuned.
VI. Works Used
(see “Commentaries” page)
Collins, John J. “Introduction to the Hebrew Bible,” (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2004).
Craigie, Peter C. “Psalms 1-50” Word Biblical Commentary vol. 19 (Waco, Texas: Wordbooks, 1983).
Gerstenberger, Erhard S. “Psalms Part 1 with an Introduction to Cultic Poetry” Forms of Old Testament Literature (Michigan: Eerdmans, 1988).
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