Psalm

Stone crucifix against dark clouds
Commentary on Psalm 91:9-16

Although it is not entirely unique in the Psalter, the most striking thing about Psalm [...]

Christ and the Rich Young Man (painting by A. N. Mironov
Commentary on Psalm 90:12-17

Psalm 90 has often been categorized as a wisdom psalm, which, like the book of [...]

Two boys grasping each other and smiling
Commentary on Psalm 8

This psalm of praise is unique in the Psalter in that it is addressed directly to the [...]

Sand in outstretched palm
Commentary on Psalm 19:7-14

As a college professor of biblical studies, I consistently find that the most important question [...]

Toddler reaching hand into puddle
Commentary on Psalm 54

Perhaps you’ve heard the old saw, “Announcing your plans is a good way to hear God laugh” [...]

Cross alongside road on mountain pass
Commentary on Psalm 116:1-9

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 24B) is the only instance of Psalm 116:1-9 as [...]

Elder adults sitting together on boardwalk
Commentary on Psalm 146

Psalm 146 opens a collection of five hallelujah psalms at the end of the book of Psalms [...]

Dear standing in forest
Commentary on Psalm 15

What makes a good guest?1 At summer’s end, when many people are returning from visits with family [...]

Stay Awhile sign on bookshelf
Commentary on Psalm 34:15-22

With the concluding verses of Psalm 34, the author has returned to the subject matter [...]

dried fish on a board
Commentary on Psalm 34:9-14

Last Sunday’s Psalm lection (34:1-8) contained some of the typical features of individual Psalms of [...]