Day 26

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 26: I Will Bless The Lord

• A Prayer For Divine Scrutiny And Redemption: David, in this psalm, appeals to God touching his integrity.

Psalms 56: In God I Trust

• Supplication For Deliverance And Grateful Trust In God: David seeks mercy from God, amidst the malice of his enemies. (vv. 1-7) He rests his faith on God's promises, and declares his obligation to praise him for mercies. (vv. 8-13)

Psalms 86: Great Is Your Steadfast Love

• Prayer For Mercy, With Meditation On The Excellencies Of The Lord: The psalmist pleads his earnestness, and the mercy of God, as reasons why his prayer should be heard. (vv. 1-7) He renews his requests for help and comfort. (vv. 8-17)

Psalms 116: I Love The Lord

• Thanksgiving For Deliverance From Death: The psalmist declares his love to the Lord. (vv. 1-9) His desire to be thankful. (vv. 10-19)

Psalms 146: The Happiness Of Those Whose Help Is the Lord

• The Lord An Abundant Helper: Why we should not trust in men. (vv. 1-4) Why we should trust in God. (vv. 5-10)

Conduct: How Shall We Live?

Proverbs 26: Similitudes And Instructions

• Words Of The Wise: Honor is not seemly in a fool. The correction and treatment suitable to such. Of the slothful man. Of him who interferes with matters which do not concern him. Contentions to be avoided. Of the dissembler and the lying tongue.