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Psalms, 108

1. A Song or Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

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2. Awake, psaltery and harp: I [myself] will awake early.

2. My heart is ready, O God! I will sing praise and make music. Awake my soul!

3. I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.

3. Awake, harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn.

4. For thy mercy [is] great above the heavens: and thy truth [reacheth] unto the clouds.

4. I will thank you, O Lord, among the nations. I will sing praise to you among the peoples.

5. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;

5. For great is your love above the heavens, your faithfulness beyond the skies.

6. That thy beloved may be delivered: save [with] thy right hand, and answer me.

6. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over the earth.

7. God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.

7. Give help and save us by your right hand, and rescue those you love.

8. Gilead [is] mine; Manasseh [is] mine; Ephraim also [is] the strength of mine head; Judah [is] my lawgiver;

8. God has spoken in his sanctuary: "In triumph I will divide up Shechem and parcel out the Valley of Succoth.

9. Moab [is] my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.

9. Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my scepter.

10. Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?

10. Moab is my washbasin; upon Edom I cast my sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph."

11. [Wilt] not [thou], O God, [who] hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts?

11. Who will take me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?

12. Give us help from trouble: for vain [is] the help of man.

12. O God! Have you really rejected us? You no longer go with our armies.

13. Through God we shall do valiantly: for he [it is that] shall tread down our enemies.

13. Give us aid against the foe, for the help of mortals is not worth a straw.

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14. With God we will gain victory; he will crush the enemy for us.



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Footnotes:

108:1-5 - The psalmist begins with a declaration of trust in God, praising His love and faithfulness. Praise to God is central to the believer's heart, even in the midst of adversity (see also Psalm 57:7-11 and Ephesians 5:19-20).

108:6-9 - The request for salvation and victory is based on the certainty that God is sovereign over all nations. He grants victory to His people, for He controls the destiny of the nations (see also Psalm 60:5-7 and Proverbs 21:31).

108:10-13 - The psalmist recognizes that without God's help, all effort is futile. Trusting in God for victory over enemies is a recurring theme in the psalms (see also Psalm 20:7 and 2 Corinthians 10:4).

108:4 - Great is your love, higher than the heavens. The loftiness of God's love above the heavens is a powerful metaphor for the immensity and incomparability of divine mercy (see also Ephesians 3:18-19 and Lamentations 3:22-23).

108:12-13 - The psalm's conclusion reinforces that with God, the people of Israel will accomplish feats, while human help is insufficient. This reflects their complete dependence on God for true victory (see also Jeremiah 17:5-7 and Romans 8:31).

Verses related to Psalms, 108:

Psalm 108, attributed to David, is a composition of praise and supplication. How do we balance worship and petition in our prayers? This psalm combines elements of trust in God with requests for help against enemies. The text expresses the determination to praise God and confidence in His faithfulness, even in the face of challenges. Psalm 108 serves as a model of prayer that integrates worship and supplication. Consider with us five biblical passages that expand on the themes of praise and trust presented in this inspiring psalm.

Joshua 1:6: "Be strong and courageous, for you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors." - This verse reflects the theme of Psalm 108 about trusting God for victory.

Ephesians 5:19: "Speaking among themselves with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing and praising the Lord from the heart." - This passage echoes the call in Psalm 108 to praise God in song.

2 Chronicles 20:21: "After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed some men to sing to the Lord and praise him for the splendor of his holiness, going at the front of the army, singing: 'Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever'." - This verse illustrates the power of praise, the central theme of Psalm 108.

Romans 8:37: "But in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." - This passage reflects the confidence in victory through God, the theme of Psalm 108.

Isaiah 52:10: "The Lord laid bare his holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God." - This verse echoes the theme of Psalm 108 about God's glory being manifested among the nations.

FAQ:

What does Psalm 108 reveal about the psalmist's trust in God?

Psalm 108 reveals the psalmist's trust in God, who, even in the face of adversity, seeks to praise and declare divine sovereignty, expecting God's help. (Psalm 108:1-5)

How does Psalm 108 express the desire for victory over enemies?

Psalm 108 expresses the desire for victory, recognizing that without God's help victory would be impossible, and calls for divine intervention. (Psalm 108:12-13)

What is the connection between Psalm 108 and other earlier psalms?

Psalm 108 references parts of Psalms 57 and 60, reiterating trust in God and His sovereignty over enemies and difficulties. (Psalm 108:1-3)

What can we learn about prayer and worship from Psalm 108?

Psalm 108 teaches us the importance of fervent prayer and worship to God, even in times of battle, with confidence in His victory. (Psalm 108:1-5)

How does Psalm 108 conclude its expression of trust in God?

Psalm 108 concludes with a declaration of trust in God to grant victory, acknowledging that without Him, the psalmist could accomplish nothing. (Psalm 108:12-13)


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