Psalms, 60
9. Who will lead me against a fortified city, who will guide me into Edom,
9. Who will lead me against a fortified city, who will guide me into Edom,
Psalm 60 is a supplication psalm in which the psalmist cries to God to restore his people and help him overcome his battles. He expresses his confidence in God, despite the difficulties he faces. Following are five verses related to the topics addressed in this Psalm:
Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, because I am with you, do not haunt yourself, because I am your God; I strengthen you, and help you, and I support you with my faithful right hand." This verse presents God's promise to be with his people and help him in times of difficulty, which is a central message from Psalm 60.
Psalm 18:2: "The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my liberator; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, the strength of my salvation, and my high refuge. " This verse highlights the psalmist's confidence in God as his fortress and liberator, as well as his pursuit of refuge and security in the presence of God.
Psalm 108:13: "With God we will do prowess, for He will crush our enemies." This verse expresses the psalmist's confidence in God to help him overcome his battles and crush his enemies, an idea also present in Psalm 60.
Psalm 44:5: "By you we will overcome our enemies; by your name we will tread those who rise against us." This verse highlights the idea that victory over the enemies of God's people can only be achieved through the aid and power of God, an important theme in Psalm 60.
Psalm 61:2: "From the end of the earth I cry to you, for my heart fade; take me to the rock that is taller than me." This verse presents the psalmist search for refuge and security in the presence of God, which is a central idea in Psalm 60.
“A meditação não é um meio para chegar a Deus, mas um fim. A finalidade da meditação é o amor a Deus e ao próximo.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
