Psalm

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Commentary on Psalm 112:1-9 [10]

Psalm 112, a wisdom psalm, provides instruction in right living [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 15

Psalm 15 presents a picture of holiness, a way of life that is in keeping with God’s [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 27:1, 4-9

One of the brightest jewels in the Psalter is Psalm 27.1 It’s situated on the [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 40:1-11

The lectionary selection from Psalm 40 includes 10 verses that express thanksgiving (verses 1–10) and [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 29

Psalm 29 is classified as a Community Hymn, but is often considered an Enthronement Psalm because of [...]

Detail from Adoration of the Magi (San Donato in Scopeto) by Leonardo da Vinci, ca. 1482.
Commentary on Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14

The Greek meaning of “epiphany” is to reveal or uncover.1 [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 147:12-20

Psalm 147 is classified as a Community Hymn—a hymn of the people that celebrates God’s [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 148

Psalm 148 is third in a set of five hymns bounded by “hallelujah” concluding the psalter. This [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 122

Advent is a delightfully mixed message.1 It is a season of judgment: John the Baptist announces fire [...]

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Commentary on Psalm 98

Like many psalms of praise, Psalm 98 begins with an imperative “call to praise,” followed by a [...]