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Bible Commentaries
Psalms

Hastings' Great Text of the BibleHastings' Commentary

Chapter 1
The Blessed Man Meditates on God's Law.
Chapter 4
Evening Prayer for Deliverance and Peace.
Chapter 8
God's Majesty in Creation and Human Dignity.
Chapter 9
Praise for God's Justice and Deliverance of the Oppressed.
Chapter 16
A Song of Trust in God's Protection and Guidance.
Chapter 17
Prayer for Protection From Enemies and Vindication.
Chapter 18
David's Song of Thanksgiving for Deliverance.
Chapter 19
God's Glory in Creation and His Perfect Law.
Chapter 21
Thanksgiving for the King's Victories Granted by God.
Chapter 23
The Lord Is My Shepherd; A Psalm of Trust.
Chapter 25
Prayer for Guidance, Forgiveness, and Deliverance.
Chapter 27
Confidence in God Amid Adversity.
Chapter 30
Thanksgiving for Healing and Deliverance From Death.
Chapter 31
Prayer for Deliverance and Confidence in God.
Chapter 32
The Joy of Forgiveness and Protection From Trouble.
Chapter 34
Praise and Exhortation to Trust in God's Deliverance.
Chapter 36
The Wickedness of Man and the Lovingkindness of God.
Chapter 37
Exhortation to Trust in God and Do Good.
Chapter 65
Praise for God's Providence in Nature and Redemption.
Chapter 68
Praise for God's Power and Victories.
Chapter 84
Longing for God's Presence in the Temple.
Chapter 90
Moses' Prayer for God's Mercy and Eternal Wisdom.
Chapter 91
Confidence in God's Protection and Care.
Chapter 96
A New Song of Praise for God's Glory Among the Nations.
Chapter 97
The Lord's Reign and Righteous Judgment Over the Earth.
Chapter 103
Praise for God's Compassion and Forgiveness.
Chapter 104
Praise for God's Creation and Sustaining Power.
Chapter 106
Confession of Israel's Sins and God's Mercy.
Chapter 110
The Lord's Promised Victory and Eternal Priesthood.
Chapter 116
Thanksgiving for Deliverance From Death.
Chapter 118
Thanksgiving for God's Steadfast Love and Deliverance.
Chapter 119
A Meditation on God's Law and Its Blessings.
Chapter 121
Trust in God's Help and Protection.
Chapter 122
Joy in Going to the House of the Lord.
Chapter 126
Joyful Remembrance of God's Restoration.
Chapter 127
Dependence on God for Life's Blessings.
Chapter 130
A Cry for God's Mercy and Redemption.
Chapter 133
The Blessing of Unity Among God's People.
Chapter 139
Praise for God's Omniscience and Omnipresence.
Chapter 145
Praise for God's Greatness, Mercy, and Kingdom.
Chapter 147
Praise for God's Restoration of Jerusalem and Care for Creation.

- Psalms

by James Hastings

TOPICS

Psalms 1:1 — The Man that is Blessed

Psalms 4:4-5 — The Four Acts of Religion

Psalms 4:8 — Rest after Toil

Psalms 8:5 — The Greatness of Man

Psalms 9:10 — Knowing and Trusting

Psalms 16:5-6 — A Goodly Heritage

Psalms 17:15 — The Vision of God

Psalms 18:35 — God’s Gentleness and Man’s Greatness

Psalms 19:7-9 — The Perfect Law

Psalms 19:12 — Hidden Faults

Psalms 21:3 — The Ministry of Surprise

Psalms 23:1 — A Personal Providence

Psalms 23:2-3 — Rest, Refreshment, Restoration

Psalms 23:3 — Good Guidance

Psalms 23:4 — The Valley of the Shadow

Psalms 23:5 — Entertainment, Enjoyment, Enrichment

Psalms 23:6 — Pursuit and Permanence

Psalms 25:14 — The Secret of the Lord

Psalms 27:14 — Waiting Courageously

Psalms 30:5 — The Transience of Sorrow

Psalms 31:8 — Room to Live

Psalms 32:1-2 — The Beatitude of Forgiveness

Psalms 32:8 — The Guiding Eye

Psalms 34:8 — The Goodness of God

Psalms 36:5-6 — God of Nature and God of Grace

Psalms 36:9 — Life and Light

Psalms 37:4 — Delighting in the Lord

Psalms 65:11 — The Crowning of the Year

Psalms 68:19 — The Burden-Bearing God

Psalms 84:11 — A Sun and a Shield

Psalms 90:1 — The Home of the Soul

Psalms 90:12 — The Right Use of Time

Psalms 91:1 — God’s Inner Circle

Psalms 96:6 — Strength and Beauty

Psalms 97:11 — Light and Gladness

Psalms 103:1-5 — All His Benefits

Psalms 103:13-14 — The Father’s Pity

Psalms 104:23 — The Day’s Work

Psalms 106:15 — Leanness of Soul

Psalms 110:3 — A Volunteer Army

Psalms 110:7 — The Brook in the Way

Psalms 116:12-14 — What shall I Render?

Psalms 118:24 — The Day which the Lord made

Psalms 119:9 — The Clean Path

Psalms 119:18 — The Wondrous Law

Psalms 119:96 — Liberty in God’s Law

Psalms 119:105 — The Light of God’s Word

Psalms 119:130 — The Opening of God’s Word

Psalms 121:1-2 — Help from beyond the Hills

Psalms 121:8 — Guardianship in Daily Life

Psalms 122:1 — The House of the Lord

Psalms 126:6 — Sowing in Tears, Reaping in Joy

Psalms 127:2 — The Gifts of Sleep

Psalms 130:1 — De Profundis

Psalms 133:1 — Unity

Psalms 139:5 — The Encompassing God

Psalms 139:23-24 — The Searcher of Hearts

Psalms 145:16 — The Good Providence of God

Psalms 147:3-4 — Tenderness and Power

 
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