What I Noticed Today (Psalms 56, 120, 140-142)
Psalm 56
Psalm 56 recounts a time when David visited Gath (1 Samuel 21:10).
In verses 1-7, David prayed that the Lord would be gracious to him and destroy his enemies who were planning to destroy him.
In verses 8-13, David expresses confidence that the Lord knows him intimately, even counting his tears. He waits confidently for the Lord to deliver him and vows to present thank offering in anticipation of God delivering him as He had done in the past.
Psalm 120
Psalms 120 is a prayer for deliverance from liars.
In verses 1-2, the psalmist prays for deliverance from liars.
In verses 3-4, the psalmist prays for the Lord to destroy the liars.
In verses 5-7, the psalmist laments dwelling amidst those who hate peace while he wants peace.
Psalm 140
Psalm 140 is a psalm of David in which he curses the wicked, knowing that the Lord would bring justice upon them.
In verses 1-8, David called on the Lord to save him from evil, violent men who have set traps for him.
In verses 9-11, David cursed the wicked, asking for them to be cast into the fire.
In verses 12-13, speaks of God’s justice for the needy and that the righteous will praise His name and live in His presence.
Psalm 141
Psalm 141 is a psalm of David praying for spiritual protection.
In verses 1-2, David calls on the Lord in hopes that He will answer him quickly.
In verses 3-7, David prays that the Lord guards his lips, keeping him from evil and that David would accept the rebukes of the righteous.
In verses 8-10, David focuses his eyes on the Lord, his refuge. He asks that God not leave him defenseless against the evildoers who have set traps for him.
Psalm 142
Psalm 142 is a psalm of David as he was hiding in the cave from Saul.
In verses 1-2, David cries out to the Lord, pleading for mercy.
In verses 3-4, David praises God for being with him when his spirit was weak, and it seemed that no one else cared for him.
In verses 5-7, David cries out to the Lord, his refuge, to deliver him from his persecutors for then the righteous will join him.
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