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Psalm 150 is the hallelujah chorusthe word hallelujah occurs thirteen times in its six brief verses. Commentaries for psalm chapter 121 the safety of the godly. It is several steps in advance of its predecessor, for it tells of the peace of gods house, and the guardian care of the lord, while psalm 120 bemoans the departure of peace from the good mans abode, and his exposure to the venomous assaults of slanderous tongues. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english.

Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. Psalm 1 niv book i psalms 141 blessed is the bible gateway. Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them.

This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise read all of psalm 121 complete concise. Probable timeline of when each psalm was written study. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star. As jews made pilgrimages to jerusalem, these are the songs sung while traveling the roads slowly leading up to jerusalem, culminating in their arrival at the temple.

In latin, it is known as levavi oculos meos in montes. Psalm bible book with full chapters new international. It is a book of praises, but some of the psalms are written out of deep despair and questioning. Thou mayest slumber, for thou art frail, but he is a watchman to whose eyes sleep never comes. There is some internal evidence in the book of psalms that the jews. Psalm these are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. Oct 20, 20 the respondent further declares that the lord will not slumber and will not be asleep verses 34. And that blessing is contrasted with the unenviable end of the wicked judgment. They are also useful for teaching and confirming that jesus is the christ or messiah. I will lift up mine eyesexpresses desire compare ps 25. My friend melody asked me to make a video for this song. My help comes from the lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Feb 04, 2017 ps 121 is the second song of a series of songs called song of ascents that begin in the last chapter, psalms 120. This, with the remainder of the psalm, seems to be of the nature of an answer to the anxious question in psalm 121.

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Other people reckon differently with disagreement about verses 84, 90, 121, and 2. Book i psalms 141 blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. It moves naturally from the need for help verses 12, to the promise of gods protection verses 38. The book of psalms, chapter 123 king james version. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. The story of psalm 121 is in the note on psalm 120. Many readers of psalm 121 have connected it with lifes journey or at least with lifes. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Commentary on the book of psalms calvin university. The book of psalms is one of the longest books in the bible.

Psalm 121 the lord is your keeper introduction psalms 1204 are each labeled as a song of ascent. My help cometh from yhvh, which made heaven and earth. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. The book of psalms, chapter 121 sacred name king james version. These are ascribed to david except 1, 2, 10, and 33, which, though anonymous, may also be ascribed to him. According to many researchers it was ezra, the priest and scribe, himself who completed the final collection of the psalms ezra 3. Geneva study bible commentary on psalms chapter 121. The entire text is available in hebrew and english free of charge on sefaria.

Psalms 121 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither whatever they do prospers. Psalm 121 commentary by rolf jacobson working preacher. The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Four of them ps 122, 124, 1 and 3 are linked in their ascriptions to david, and one. It is a book of prayers containing the writers innermost questions and. If you want to accept jesus as your personal lord and savior and enjoy the benefits of the bible fully, please pray this prayer, lord j. Psalms 122 chapter 121 some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted god to cover his head in the day of battle. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my. In other words, this book will help you achieve both halves of the.

This is the second of the series of psalms titled, a song of ascents. Read psalms 121 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. English translations of the book of psalms, as well as commentaries on it, are abundant. It is several steps in advance of its predecessor, for it tells of the peace of gods house, and the guardian care of the lord, while psalm 120 bemoans the departure of peace from the good mans abode, and his exposure to the. God offers advice at night during the darkest hours, and the writer shall not be moved because he has confidence in gods ability to stay by his side forever. Psalm 121 is one of fifteen songs of ascents psalms 1204 that were sung at three annual festival processions as the israelite pilgrims ascended to jerusalem to worship god. Written in hebrew, these psalms provide the reader with a glimpse into life over 3000 years ago. Psalms is a book consisting of works by multiple authors. The psalm is remarkable for how often it refers to gods written revelation, his word. This psalms commentary from the niv application commentary series will. For those olden days were not days of settled law and order, in which life and property were secure, and evildoers could scarce hope to escape punishment. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. The book of psalms sefer tehillim my jewish learning.

The sleeping deity is a literary motif found in numerous texts in the ancient near east. If you travelled from home to jerusalem, you would go through dangerous places. In this psalm, the way of the righteous and the way of the ungodly are contrasted. Richard phillips believes the book of psalms has the answer to this pressing question. As a song sung by travelers, this is particular relevant for its trust in god through the journey. This reveals that they were not put together in a haphazard manner. Probable occasion when each psalm was composed contains the psalm, the scripture it was written after, the occasion on which it was composed, and the year. Davids name is connected with seventythree of the 150 psalms. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 121, by dr. There is an ascent in the psalm itself which rises to the greatest elevation of. Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus trusted god to cover.

Psalms 121, new international version niv the bible app. The book of psalms a study guide executable outlines. The earliest evidence of the fivefold division of the book of psalms comes from the qumran scrolls, which scribes copied early in the first century a. It concludes the book of psalms and could be considered the chorus of all other psalms. Comments on the book of psalms chapter 121 from the king james bible online. The lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress. Threatenings against the enemies of christs kingdom. Psalm 119, an acrostic in the heart of this section, refers to the word of god in almost every verse. The book of psalms is a book of songs that is sometimes called israels national hymnbook. Psalms 107150 in one file or download in r tf format psalm 107. This psalm fits well against the backdrop of a pilgrimage for it is concerned with the uncertainties one faces on such a journey. Psalms 121 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of.

For the lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. Calvins commentary on the psalms, anew translation. Beginning with the way of blessing set out in psalm 1, he takes us on a tour twelve choice psalms, drawing out many practical lessons aimed at encouraging those who would be better disciples of our lord jesus christ. David livingstone, the famous missionary and explorer of the continent of africa, read psalm 121 and psalm 5, which praises god for his sovereign rule over all things, as. Psalms 121 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Alexander went to sleep, he said, because parmenio watched. There are no references or allusions to psalm 121 in the new testament. A pilgrimage reading of psalm 121 167 dialogue within the pilgrims inner self, or an antiphonal song between pilgrims, or between a pilgrim and someone giving blessing,19 there is clearly a shift from the first person to the third person at verse 3. Psalms 6, new international version niv the bible app. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of psalm in the bible new international version. David guzik commentary on psalm 121, which is another song of ascents, declaring the secure.

The book of psalms kjv audio bible full by alexander. Gods constant presence is a major assertion throughout the book of psalms. My help will come from the lord,who made heaven and earth. The last clause, read as a question, is answered, 2. Behold, he that keepeth israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. As a song sung by travelers, this is particularly relevant for the trust placed in god through the journey. Some call this the soldiers psalm, and think it was penned in the camp, when david was hazarding his life in the high places of the field, and thus. The title of the book in hebrew is tehillim, which means praises. The hebrew word translated right tsedeq is a legal term and means defense or vindication against the charges brought by ones accuser. The hebrew word esher is here translated blessed, which has the idea of happiness or contentment. Thus the psalms are useful for singing praises to god. Unto thee lift i up mine eyes, o thou that dwellest in the heavens. In other places in the book of psalms, the psalm singers call on the lord to awaken psalms 7.

This is the second of the series of psalms which are titled a song of ascents. One of the more noticeable features about the book of psalms is the systematic arrangement. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. For scholarly observations and insights, one fine entry point is the psalms section of the jewish study bible, whose editors, adele berlin and marc zvi brettler, set each psalm. Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. The chapters in book are actually a collection of poems that mainly relate to king david. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved he will enable you to stand firm. It begins with an acknowledgment of god as creator and ends with a declaration of personal trust in his providential care. Buy book tehillim is recited by jewish people collectively and individually, as the desire occurs to offer praise and thanksgiving to gd. No help comes from anywhere else but from the eternal hills.

They are also variously called gradual psalms, songs of degrees, songs of steps or pilgrim songs. Let us lift up our eyes, therefore, hopefully expecting help from the hills. To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. Its obviously based on chapter 121 of the book of psalms. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 121. See the type of psalm psalm 1 is at our psalm 1 genre article. Psalm 50, a psalm of asaph, probably tells more than any other. Exposition explanatory notes and quaint sayings hints to the village preacher works upon this psalm title, etc. The masorites said that the word of god is mentioned in every verse except psalm 119. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm 120 in a slightly different numbering system. Thomas benton, in annotations on the book of job and the psalms, 1732. A friend of mine always leads his family in reciting psalm 121 when they.