Psalm 114
Mountains skip? I suppose that isn't any harder than dividing an ocean.
Psalm 115
Verses 12-18 are my favorite Psalms so far.
He is our help and our shield.
Psalm 116
:6 - The LORD preserveth the simple
:15 - Precious in the sight of the LORD [is] the death of his saints
Job's Psalm and a Psalm for Widowed people
Psalm 117
2 verses long!
Psalm 118
:15 - The voice of rejoicing and salvation [is] in the tabernacles of the righteous:
:17 - I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
Another perfect words chapter!
:22 - Cornerstone prophecy
:25 - SEND NOW PROSPERITY!!!
Psalm 119
[I am going to read this chapter in four parts: 44 verses per part.]
I heard that every verse in this chapter mentions the commandments, testimonies, ways, word, laws, and/or precepts of God...let's find out!
Part A: Verses 1-44
:36 - Good call. Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
ALEPH, BETH, GIMEL, DALETH, HE, VAU = counting, perhaps?
So far, yes. Every verse mentions God's law/word/etc.
Part B: Verses 45-88
:45 - And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. Walking with God sure does liberate one from the world!
ZAIN, CHETH
:64 - Companionship is in the law of God!
Part C: Verses 89-132
LAMED, MEM, NUN, SAMECH, AIN, PE,
Part D: Verses 133-176
TZADDI, KOPH, RESH, SCHIN, :165 - Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
TAU
Yes, it is true. Every verse speaks of God's wonderful law, etc. Wow. It is so great to be back in my Bible study after that tent revival! It will be intense these next few weeks as I do double time to catch up!
Psalm 120
Deliverance is required for lying.
:4 - coals of juniper?
Psalm 121
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
I have always loved this Psalm...and there must be a song with it somewhere, but come to think of it, don't think I know one.
Psalm 122
:3 - Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: I pray this for my life in New Jerusalem. Also praying for peace in New Jerusalem.
Psalm 123
Eyes must wait on God. Wait on His vision? Wait on His picture?
Psalm 124
Psalm 125
Jerusalem is surrounded by mountains. Didn't realize that.
Psalm 126
:6 - He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].
Perhaps when things are small, but real and hopeful for us- like an idea (precious seed) it is sorrowful. But when we reap the benefits, it's shouting time!
Psalm 127
God must build the house, and children are a gift - like arrows.
Psalm 128
Olive plants around the table are somehow a blessing.
Psalm 129
Affliction.
Psalm 130
Mercy and redemption. Yes we know David knew these attributes of God in action.
Psalm 131
Quiet your soul.
Psalm 132
:17 - I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
:8 - Arise, O LORD, into thy rest
o the glory of your presence
Psalm 133
Unity, Oil running down, dew of Hermon
Psalm 134
This was one of my favorite songs we sang in Voices of Praise, the Gospel choir I was in at UNT.
Psalm 135
:4 - God has a peculiar treasure...Israel!
PRAISE HIM! BLESS HIM!
Psalm 136
For His mercy endureth forever. I think this was one of those recitations we used to do occasionally in church growing up. The pastor got to say the changing part, and we always had to say "For His mercy endureth forever."
Psalm 137
A picture of sadness- hanging one's harp on a willow tree.
Psalm 138
:2 - for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name And HE does have many names, and many words!
:8 - The LORD will perfect [that which] concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, [endureth] for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. The first time I heard this verse was in Zambia when Bishop Nellie preached this verse with a great anointing.
Psalm 139
:13 - God possesses my reigns. Good.
Psalm 140
:12 - I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, [and] the right of the poor.Psalm 141
Keep me, God.
Psalm 142
Another one written in the cave.
:7 - Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: So that is why everyone can't praise Him.
Psalm 143
David prays for himself a lot.
Psalm 144
Blessed [be] the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, [and] my fingers to fight:Hard for some, but here it is plainly. God taught David to fight. Literal war. I think if one is to learn of war anyway, it is best that God be the teacher.
Psalm 145
Psalm 146
Hope and help are in God alone.
Psalm 147
Good things God does.
Psalm 148
Praise Him!
:8 - Fire, hail, snow, vapour, and stormy wind fulfill God's word.
Psalm 149
Sing a new song. Good idea. Especially if the old one was sad. Or just old. I think our song can also be our "story", or that thing we say about ourselves when we meet new people. Then we can sing "This is my story, this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long!"
Psalm 150
Dance for praise is commanded!
Proverbs 1
Father writes Psalms, Son writes Proverbs. Praise births wisdom.
:19 - Perhaps one of the verses used to define gambling as a sin?
:22 - Why I believe it is okay to be a faith woman of God and still be intelligent.
:33 - "quiet from fear of evil"- I ponder this because when afraid, people tend to be very vocal about it. "I have a fear of ____(whatever)___" So wisdom quiets one's fears.
Proverbs 2
:3 - Cry out for understanding!
:7 - buckler = shield http://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=H4043&t=KJV
:21 - Perfection must be possible. How many ways really can you interpret a word? This is not a biblical dissertation blog, or I would really talk about this! However, according to the BLB, "perfect" is defined:
H8549 = 1) complete, whole, entire, sound
a) complete, whole, entire
b) whole, sound, healthful
c) complete, entire (of time)
d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
Root word in the Hebrew: H8552 = 1) to be complete, be finished, be at an end
a) (Qal)
1) to be finished, be completed
a) completely, wholly, entirely (as auxiliary with verb)
2) to be finished, come to an end, cease
3) to be complete (of number)
4) to be consumed, be exhausted, be spent
5) to be finished, be consumed, be destroyed
6) to be complete, be sound, be unimpaired, be upright (ethically)
7) to complete, finish
8) to be completely crossed over
b) (Niphal) to be consumed
c) (Hiphil)
1) to finish, complete, perfect
2) to finish, cease doing, leave off doing
3) to complete, sum up, make whole
4) to destroy (uncleanness)
5) to make sound
d) (Hithpael) to deal in integrity, act uprightly
:9 - FirstFruits reference - Commandment to honor God with firstfruits of ALL increase
:12 - God corrects those He loves
:19 - 20 - Wisdom and understanding are compared to clouds becoming dew upon the earth...condensation-- a process.
Proverbs 4
:7 - Wisdom is the principal thing.
:18 - I am reminded of a sweet compliment I got last night, that when this person looks at me, they just see sunshine. And alright, let's see that perfect day come! But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
Proverbs 5
Talking about the strange woman.
Proverbs 6
:1-8 - Be careful of the friends you make
:16 - 19 - It seems that if there were 7 "unpardonable sins" this would be them.
:16 - 19 - It seems that if there were 7 "unpardonable sins" this would be them.
:23 - reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:
Proverbs 7
Proverbs 7
Again, warnings against the strange woman. Perhaps the opposite of "Wisdom," which is personified as a female. Interesting that Solomon spent so much time on this subject, as it is clear he had many women in his life...and was led astray by them himself.
Proverbs 8
:27 - Columbus could have known a lot sooner that the earth was a sphere...
Proverbs 9
:7 - Rebuking a wicked man earns you a spot or blemish---you can't have that. (Ephesians 5:27 - I know, we're not there yet...) That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
:10 - I feel a sermon coming on...we always hear the first part of this verse, but not the second. The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy [is] understanding.
:13 - clamorous = 1) to murmur, growl, roar, cry aloud, mourn, rage, sound, make noise, tumult, be clamorous, be disquieted, be loud, be moved, be troubled, be in an uproar
Proverbs 10
:13 - clamorous = 1) to murmur, growl, roar, cry aloud, mourn, rage, sound, make noise, tumult, be clamorous, be disquieted, be loud, be moved, be troubled, be in an uproar
a) (Qal)
1) to growl
2) to murmur (fig. of a soul in prayer)
3) to roar
4) to be in a stir, be in a commotion
5) to be boisterous, be turbulent
http://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=H1993&t=KJVProverbs 10
:3 - The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish ~ Very good to remember...especially when one feels spiritually starved.
:12 - Again, half a verse that is quoted with the other half left out: Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
:18 - This sounds like the old "not" jokes to me...such as "That's great! NOT!!" Hiding hatred with lying lips. Sarcasm. Cynicism. Lying and hatred.
:22 - The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. I love this verse!
:26 - I wonder who OT Bible people would consider "slothful" in 2010. No long walks, mules, camels, ox carts, etc....well, for some of us. And how is vinegar to the teeth? I get the smoke in the eyes analogy.
:27 - Fearing God lengthens your life!
This Proverb appears to be dedicated to wise speech and silence instruction.
:12 - Again, half a verse that is quoted with the other half left out: Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
:18 - This sounds like the old "not" jokes to me...such as "That's great! NOT!!" Hiding hatred with lying lips. Sarcasm. Cynicism. Lying and hatred.
:22 - The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. I love this verse!
:26 - I wonder who OT Bible people would consider "slothful" in 2010. No long walks, mules, camels, ox carts, etc....well, for some of us. And how is vinegar to the teeth? I get the smoke in the eyes analogy.
:27 - Fearing God lengthens your life!
This Proverb appears to be dedicated to wise speech and silence instruction.
