Day 9

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 9: A Psalm Of Thanksgiving For God’s Justice

• Prayer And Thanksgiving For The Lord’s Righteous Judgments: David praises God for protecting his people. (vv. 1-10) And for cause to praise him. (vv. 11-20)

Psalms 39: The Vanity Of Life

• Prayer For Wisdom And Forgiveness: David meditates on man's frailty. (vv. 1-6) He applies for pardon and deliverance. (vv. 7-13)

Psalms 69: Save Me, O God

• An Urgent Plea For Help In Trouble: David complains of great distress. (vv. 1-12) And begs for succour. (vv. 13-21) He declares the judgments of God. (vv. 22-29) He concludes with joy and praise. (vv. 30-36)

Psalms 99: Praise To The Lord For His Holiness

• The Lord Our God Is Holy: The happy government God's people are under. (vv. 1-5) Its happy administration. (vv. 6-9)

Psalms 129: Song Of Victory Over Zion’s Enemies

• Prayer For The Overthrow Of Zion’s Enemies: Thankfulness for former deliverances. (vv. 1-4) A believing prospect of the destruction of the enemies of Zion. (vv. 5-8)

Conduct: How Shall We Live?

Proverbs 9: Wisdom’s Invitation

• Invitations Of Wisdom And Folly: The invitations of Wisdom. (vv. 1-12) The invitations of folly. (vv. 13-18)