Psalm 12 finds David in a place where he seems almost desperate and cynical about the world around. However he reminds himself, and us, that the Lord has promised to take care of the lowly, and we can trust that more than pure silver.Main Point: Again David finds himself in a place in which everywhere … Continue reading A Quarter in the Psalms- Psalm 12 →

In Psalm 11 David reminds himself of the confidence he can have in the Lord even in the face of attacks by the wicked.Main Point: The psalm is pretty straight forward. It appears that someone has counseled David to not trust in the Lord, and in a somewhat mocking tone. Telling him to “flee like … Continue reading A Quarter in the Psalms- Psalm 11 →

Psalm 10 grapples with the Justice of God, and the way the world works today.Main Point: The wicked often prosper in this life, and they often do at the expense of others. However, they are foolish and do not understand that the Lord will not let them go unpunished. Though they seek to oppress the … Continue reading A Quarter in the Psalms- Psalm 10 →