Psalms 139-143
What I Noticed Today (Psalms 139-143)
Psalm 139
Psalm 139 is a psalm of David composed of four strophes of six verses each.
In verses 1-6, David speaks of God’s knowledge (omniscience). David says the Lord knows his every move and every thought before he even speaks.
In verses 7-12, David speaks of God’s presence (omnipresence). David says there is no place that he can go that God is not already there.
In verses 13-18, David speaks of God’s great power (omnipotence). David says God knit him together in his mother’s womb, and that he is fearfully and wonderfully made. God’s thoughts are precious to him.
In verses 19-24, David asks God to slay the wicked men who speak against God. David says he considers men who hate God as his enemies. He concludes asking God to search his heart and lead him in the way everlasting.
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.
Psalm 143
Psalm 143 is a psalm of David as he prays for guidance and deliverance from his enemies.
In verses 1-6, David calls on the Lord to hear his prayer for mercy as his enemies pursue him, and his soul is weak. He remembers the past days and the Lord’s work as he prays for the Lord to meet the needs of his thirsty soul.
In verses 7-12, David prays for the Lord to answer him quickly because his spirit is weak. He asks the Lord to lead him, deliver him from his enemies, teach him to do God’s will, and preserve his life. David fully expected God to crush his enemies because he was God’s servant.
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