Day 6

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 6: A Prayer Of Faith In Time Of Distress

• O Lord Deliver My Life: The psalmist deprecates God's wrath, and begs for the return of his favor (vv. 1-7) He assures himself of an answer of peace. (vv. 8-10)

Psalms 36: Wickedness Of Men And Lovingkindness Of God

• Man’s Wickedness And God’s Perfections: The bad state of the wicked. (vv. 1-4) The goodness of God. (vv. 5-12)

Psalms 66: Praise To God For His Awesome Works

• Praise God’s Mighty Deeds And Answers To Prayer: Praise for God's sovereign power in the creation. (vv. 1-7) For his favor to his church. (vv. 8-12) And the psalmist's praise for his experience of God's goodness. (vv. 13-20)

Psalms 96: A Call To Worship The Lord The Righteous Judge

• A Call To Worship The Lord The Righteous Judge: A call to all people to praise God. (vv. 1-9) God's government and judgment. (vv. 10-13)

Psalms 126: Thanksgiving For Return From Captivity

• Thanksgiving For Return From Captivity: Those returned out of captivity are to be thankful. (vv. 1-3) Those yet in captivity are encouraged. (vv. 4-6)

Conduct: How Shall We Live?

Proverbs 6: Parental Counsel With Practical Warnings Against Folly...

• Parental Counsel With Practical Warnings Against Folly And Dangerous Promises: Cautions against rash suretiship. (vv. 1-5) A rebuke to slothfulness. (vv. 6-11) Seven things hateful to God. (vv. 12-19) Exhortations to walk according to God's commandments. (vv. 20-35)