Day 21

Filled with songs, poetry, and other writings, the Psalms and Proverbs express true worship, longing, wisdom, love, desperation, and truth. Find God's comfort, strength, solace, and encouragement in His Holy Word.

Prayer And Worship: How Do We Approach God?

Psalms 21: Joy In The Salvation Of The Lord

• The King Rejoices In The Lord's Strength: Thanksgiving for victory. (vv. 1-6) Confidence of further success. (vv. 7-13)

Psalms 51: O God, A Prayer Of Repentance

• A Contrite Sinner’s Prayer For Pardon: The psalmist prays for mercy, humbly confessing and lamenting his sins. (vv. 1-6) He pleads for pardon, that he may promote the glory of God and the conversion of sinners. (vv. 7-15) God is pleased with a contrite heart, A prayer for the prosperity of Zion. (vv. 16-19)

Psalms 81: Oh, That My People Would Listen To Me

• God’s Goodness And Israel’s Waywardness: God is praised for what he has done for his people. (vv. 1-7) Their obligations to him. (vv. 8-16)

Psalms 111: The Lord Praised For His Goodness

• Praise To God For His Faithfulness And Justice: The Lord is to be praised for his works.

Psalms 141: Give Ear To My Voice

• An Evening Prayer For Sanctification And Protection: David prays for God's acceptance and assistance. (vv. 1-4) That God would appear for his rescue. (vv. 5-10)

Conduct: How Shall We Live?

Proverbs 21: On Life And Conduct

• Peace In The Home, Prosperity In Live, Preparation For Battle: A wicked man bids defiance to the terrors of the law and the rebukes of Providence. But a good man asks, what, after all, our safety and salvation are only of the Lord. In our spiritual warfare we must arm ourselves with the whole armor of God; but our strength must be in the Lord, and in the power of his might.