We would like you to have that as well Psalm 7. Friday October 9, 202
O Lord my God, in You I put my trust;
Save me from all those who persecute me;
And deliver me,
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Lest they tear me like a lion,
Rending me in pieces, while there is none to deliver.
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O Lord my God, if I have done this:
If there is iniquity in my hands,
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If I have repaid evil to him who was at peace with me,
Or have plundered my enemy without cause,
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Let the enemy pursue me and overtake me;
Yes, let him trample my life to the earth,
And lay my honor in the dust. Selah
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Arise, O Lord, in Your anger;
Lift Yourself up because of the rage of my enemies;
Rise up [b]for me to the judgment You have commanded!
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So the congregation of the peoples shall surround You;
For their sakes, therefore, return on high.
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The Lord shall judge the peoples;
Judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness,
And according to my integrity within me.
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Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end,
But establish the just;
For the righteous God tests the hearts and [c]minds.
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[d]My defense is of God,
Who saves the upright in heart.
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God is a just judge,
And God is angry with the wicked every day.
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If he does not turn back,
He will sharpen His sword;
He bends His bow and makes it ready.
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He also prepares for Himself instruments of death;
He makes His arrows into fiery shafts.
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Behold, the wicked brings forth iniquity;
Yes, he conceives trouble and brings forth falsehood.
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He made a pit and dug it out,
And has fallen into the ditch which he made.
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His trouble shall return upon his own head,
And his violent dealing shall come down on [e]his own crown.
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I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness,
And will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.
Author: King David, written as a shiggaion (a passionate, emotionally-charged song or lament)The Situation: Sung concerning the malicious words of Cush the Benjamite, who was likely an ally or henchman of King Saul spreading lies about David during his years of persecution Structure and Key ThemesPlea for Deliverance (Verses 1–2): David runs to God as his shield, asking for rescue from enemies who are fiercely hunting him like a lion. [1, 2]Declaration of Innocence (Verses 3–5): David boldly invites God’s judgment on himself if he is guilty of the evil he is accused of doing, showing a clear conscience regarding this specific conflict. [1, 2]Appeal for Divine Justice (Verses 6–9): Using courtroom language, David asks God to rise up, take the seat as judge, and bring an end to the violence of the wicked while defending the upright. [1, 2, 3]Confidence in God’s Wrath and Retribution (Verses 10–16): God is portrayed as a righteous judge who prepares weapons against the unrepentant; those who dig a pit or lay a trap for others will ultimately fall into it themselves. [1, 2, 3, 4]Praise and Resolution (Verse 17): The psalm shifts from anxious complaint to worship, with David singing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. [1, 2]Core LessonsLeaveJustice to God: Instead of seeking personal revengeor retaliation when slandered, believers are encouraged to turn the situation over to the righteous judge. [1, 2]Self-Examination: David invites God to test his heart, modeling an openness to divine correction and a clean conscience before the Lord. [1, 2, 3]Boomerang of Sin: Evil deeds ultimately recoil upon the heads of those who plan them. [1, 2]If you’d like, I can: Break down Psalm 7 he psalm contains both David’s cry of anguish and shout of confidence in God’s deliverance. You I put my trust;. Jun 29, 2024 — Psalm 7 is a rebuke against those who speak unfairly to and about us. Second, Psalm 7 teaches us not to be the ones guilty of speaking evil .
Closing Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the example that David set when he was pursued by his enemies, falsely accused, and persecuted for righteousness’ sake. Thank You that my hope is in You. Thank You for Your promise to vindicate all Your people who are unjustly accused, or have been hotly pursued by the enemy of our soul. Give me a heart that trusts You, no matter what difficulties or dangers may cross my path. I pray that, like David, my hope will be built on nothing less than the Lord Jesus Christ and His perfect righteousness. Thank You that my salvation does not depend on what I have done, but on Who Christ is and what He has done on my account. In Jesus’ name I pray, AMEN.
Salvation Prayer or sinners prayer:
Our Heavenly Father I am sorry for my sins. I believe Jesus died for me and rose again. I give my life to You today. Thank You for Your love, grace, and eternal life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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