Commentary on Psalm 49:1-12
As Brueggemann and Bellinger say about Psalm 49, “The psalm is particularly important and surely [...]
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Commentary on Psalm 138
Psalm 138 is classified as a psalm of thanksgiving, sung in the voice of an individual. It [...]
Commentary on Psalm 15
The question posed in two parallel clauses by Psalm 15:1, “O LORD, who may abide in your [...]
Commentary on Psalm 25:1-10
The first seven verses of Psalm 25 are, at the broadest level, a prayer for [...]
Commentary on Psalm 66:1-9
Someone, or several someones, stood in front of a throng of Israelites gathered for worship [...]
Commentary on Psalm 16
People are not sure what to think when they are asked questions like, “Do you want to [...]
Commentary on Psalm 22:19-28
Many years ago, I was sitting in a lecture by a Jewish scholar who was [...]
Commentary on Psalm 8
This psalm is a hymn of praise for God’s love and care for humans. God created humanity [...]
Commentary on Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
This creation psalm celebrates the goodness, splendor, complexity, and interrelatedness [...]
Commentary on Psalm 97
The exposition of Psalm 97 need not be overly complex. The arrangement of the text defines a [...]