Perhaps the most unique chapter in all the Bible is Psalm 119. It has likely been used as a Hebrew primer for Jewish youth at some point because it is divided into 22 stanzas, each titled by one of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet in order. The 8 verses in each stanza begin […]

Psalm 118:8-9 says: It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes (vv. 8-9). That’s the theme of the rest of the song. In verses 10-14, the writer speaks of being surrounded by hostile nations: But […]

If there is a common refrain of worship in the Psalms, it is the one at the beginning of Psalm 118: Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His lovingkindness is everlasting. The LORD’s lovingkindness is His loyal love to His people. Indeed it is a song for all His people: Oh […]

The shortest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 117. Praise the LORD, all nations; laud Him, all peoples! For His lovingkindness is great toward us, and the truth of the LORD is everlasting. Praise the LORD! But it has a powerful message: the hesed – the loyal love – of the LORD is great toward […]