This psalm is called only ‘a psalm of David'. This may signify that it is to be sung by the congregation rather than by the choir (not ‘for the choirmaster'). It is a psalm of approach. Possibly it was sung, with responses, when the people approached the tabernacle in assembly during feasts.... [ Continue Reading ]
‘A Psalm of David.' It is a further psalm in the Davidic collection. The reference to the Tabernacle or Dwellingplace suggests the pre-Solomonic nature of the Psalm. Thus it may well have been written by David himself. ‘YHWH, who shall sojourn in your Tent? Who shall dwell in your holy hill?' As... [ Continue Reading ]
‘He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart, He who does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his friend, Nor takes up a reproach against his neighbour, In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honours those who fear YHWH, He who swears to hi... [ Continue Reading ]