Overview
NET-In this hymn the psalmist praises the Lord as the sovereign creator and just ruler of the world who protects and vindicates those who fear him.
The people of Israel was in needed of deliverance from death and famine v. 18-19, possibly from the threats of the invasion from other nations v. 16-17.
Structure: the tributes of God
V. 1-5a God is Godly/equity and upright/just v. 1, 4, 5 and therefore those who are like Him and appreciate Him should praise and give thanks to Him constantly (a new song v. 3)
V. 5b-22 God is faithful v. 5, 18, 22
In His creation of the heavens and earth v. 5-6,
and therefore the whole earth should fear and stand in awe of Him v. 8-9 because He is the Creator, He is sovereign over all v.10-11.
Therefore, Israel is secure. God watches over them and He is sovereign (bc He is their Creator v. 15).
3. Summary and reflection: from the threats of death in a war zone the psalmist thought about the tributes of God. Am I godly and upright? Do I appreciate those characters in Gods words?
What is my responses to God’s upright and justice? What is my responses to His faithfulness and sovereignty? How much do I trust in His sovereignty? To the point that I can wait for Him in the threats of death and famines?
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