Commentary on Psalm 32
In Christian tradition, Psalm 32 has long been classified as one of the seven “penitential psalms,” which [...]
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Commentary on Psalm 121
Many readers of Psalm 121 have connected it with life’s journey — or at least with life’s [...]
Commentary on Psalm 95
How odd it is to be hearing and singing Psalm 95 in the middle of Lent!1 The [...]
Commentary on Psalm 23
The 23rd Psalm is a perennial favorite.1 And yet for all its familiarity, there may be some [...]
Commentary on Psalm 130
Psalm 130 is the eleventh of the fifteen Songs of Ascents in Book Five of the Psalter [...]
Commentary on Psalm 31:9-16
Jesus’ words in Luke 23:46, incorporating the words of Psalm 31:5, “Into your hands I [...]
Commentary on Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
At first glance, a psalm of thanksgiving may seem like [...]
Commentary on Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
I cannot read this psalm without singing it. If you [...]
Commentary on Psalm 16
In the Acts 2:25-28 story of Pentecost, Peter recites Psalm 16:8-11 in his address to the gathered [...]
Commentary on Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
Scripture is a confounding thing. If you’re not baffled by [...]