Day 7

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 7: The Lord Implored To Defend The Psalmist Against The Wicked

• Prayer And Praise For Deliverance From Enemies: The psalmist prays to God to plead his cause, and judge for him. (vv. 1-9) He expresses confidence in God, and will give him the glory of his deliverance. (vv. 10-17)

Psalms 37: Security Of Those Who Trust In The Lord, Insecurity Of The Wicked

• The Heritage Of The Righteous And The Calamity Of The Wicked: David persuades to patience and confidence in God, by the state of the godly and of the wicked.

Psalms 67: Make Your Face Shine Upon Us

• The Nations Exhorted to Praise God: A prayer for the enlargement of Christ's kingdom. All our happiness comes from God's mercy; therefore the first thing prayed for is, God be merciful to us, to us sinners, and pardon our sins.

Psalms 97: The Lord’s Power And Dominion

• A Song Of Praise To The Sovereign Lord: The Lord Jesus reigns in power that cannot be resisted. (vv. 1-7) His care of his people, and his provision for them. (vv. 8-12)

Psalms 127: Unless The Lord Builds The House

• Laboring And Prospering With The Lord: The value of the Divine blessing.

Conduct: How Shall We Live?

Proverbs 7: The Wiles Of The Harlot

• Warning Against The Adulterous Woman: Invitations to learn wisdom. (vv. 1-5) The arts of seducers, with warnings against them. (vv. 6-27)