Psalms, 11
8. Thou, O Lord, wilt preserve us.: and keep us from this generation for ever.
8. Thou, O Lord, wilt preserve us.: and keep us from this generation for ever.
Psalm 11 deals with trust in God in the middle of difficult times. The psalmist encourages to trust the Lord even in situations of great adversity, remembering that he is fair and loves justice. Below are five verses that address topics related to this psalm:
Psalm 5:12: "For you, Lord, bless the righteous and how do you shine the fences of your benevolence." This verse speaks of the protection that God offers to the righteous, which is a promise present in Psalm 11 as well.
Psalm 46:1: "God is our refuge and fortress, well present help in anguish." This verse speaks of the protection that God offers in times of anguish, which is a central theme of Psalm 11.
Psalm 34:8: "Prove and see how good the Lord is; blessed the man who takes refuge in Him." This verse speaks of the goodness of God and the blessing of trusting in Him, which is a theme also present in Psalm 11.
Psalm 37:39-40: "But the salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; He is His fortress in the time of adversity. The Lord helps them and delivers them; He delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in Him." These verses speak of the protection that God offers to the righteous in times of adversity, which is a central theme of Psalm 11.
Psalm 62:8: "Trust in Him, O people, in all times, pour out your heart before Him. God is our refuge." This verse encourages to trust God in all situations and to seek refuge in it, which is a message present in Psalm 11.
“Para mim, Deus está sempre fixo na minha mente e estampado no meu coração.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
