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Psalm 133 – Blessed Unity of the People of God: A Song of Ascents. Of David. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down on the edge of his garments. 3 ItContinue reading “Psalm 133 – Unity Among Believers”

Psalm 132 – The Eternal Dwelling of God in Zion: A Song of Ascents. “Lord, remember David and all his afflictions; 2 How he swore to the Lord, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: 3 “Surely I will not go into the chamber of my house, or go up to the comfort of my bed; 4 I will not give sleepContinue reading “Psalm 132 – Zion, God’s Dwelling Place”

Psalm 131 – Simple Trust in the Lord: A Song of Ascents. Of David. “Lord, my heart is not haughty (proud), nor my eyes lofty (arrogant). Neither do I concern (walk in) myself with great matters, nor with things too profound (difficult) for me. 2 Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother; likeContinue reading “Psalm 131 – The Simple Trust in Jesus”

Psalm 130 – Waiting for the Redemption of the Lord: A Song of Ascents. “Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord; 2 Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. 3 If You, Lord, should mark (take note of) iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? 4 But there is forgiveness with You, that You may beContinue reading “Psalm 130 – Waiting on the Lord”

Psalm 129 – Victory to God’s People: A Song of Ascents. “Many a time they have afflicted (persecuted) me from my youth,” Let Israel now say—2 “Many a time they have afflicted me from my youth; yet they have not prevailed against me. 3 The plowers plowed on my back; they made their furrows long.” 4 The Lord is righteous; He has cut inContinue reading “Psalm 129 – Victory to God’s People”

Psalm 128 – Blessings of Those Who Fear the Lord: A Song of Ascents. “Blessed is every one who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways. 2 When you eat the labor (fruit of) of your hands, you shall be happy, and it shall be well with you. 3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house, your children likeContinue reading “Psalm 128 – God Blessings on Those who Revere Him”

Psalm 127 – Laboring and Prospering with the Lord: A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so He gives HisContinue reading “Psalm 127 – Build on the Rock!”

Psalm 126 – A Joyful Return to Zion: A Song of Ascents. “When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream. 2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations (Gentiles), “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3 The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad.Continue reading “Psalm 126 – A Joyful Return to Zion!”

Psalm 125 – The Lord Protects His People: A Song of Ascents. “Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. 2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people from this time forth and forever. 3 For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the righteous, lest the righteous reachContinue reading “Psalm 125 – God Protects His People”

Psalm 124 – The Lord the Defense of His People: A Song of Ascents. Of David. “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side,” Let Israel now say—2 “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us, 3 Then they would have swallowed us alive, when their wrath was kindled against us;4 ThenContinue reading “God Defends His People – Psalm 124”