Day 29

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 29: Praise To God In His Holiness And Majesty

• Ascribe To The Lord Glory: Exhortation to give glory to God.

Psalms 59: Deliver Me From My Enemies

• The Assured Judgment Of The Wicked: David prays for deliverance from his enemies. (vv. 1-7) He foresees their destruction. (vv. 8-17)

Psalms 89: I Will Sing Of The Steadfast Love Of The Lord

• The Lord’s Covenant With David, And Israel’s Afflictions: God's mercy and truth, and his covenant. (vv. 1-4) The glory and perfection of God. (vv. 5-14) The happiness of those in communion with him. (15-18) God's covenant with David, as a type of Christ. (vv. 19-37) A calamitous state lamented, Prayer for redress. (vv. 38-52)

Psalms 119: Thy Word Is A Lamp Unto My Feet

• Meditations And Prayers Relating To The Law Of God: The general scope and design of this psalm is to magnify the Divine law, and make it honorable. Divine revelation is called in this psalm: God's law, His way, His testimonies, His commandments, His precepts, His word, His judgments, His righteousness, and His truth or faithfulness.

Psalms 149: Praise To God For His Salvation And Judgment

• Israel Invoked To Praise The Lord: Joy to all the people of God. (vv. 1-5) Terror to their enemies. (vv. 6-9)

Conduct: How Shall We Live?

Proverbs 29: Warnings And Instructions

• Words Of The Wise: We must not despise correction. The prudent king. The flatterer. The just judge. Contend not with a fool. The prince who opens his ears to reports. The poor and the deceitful. The pious king. The insolent servant. The humiliation of the proud. Of the partner of a thief. The fear of man. The Lord the righteous judge.