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    Psalm 82 A Difficult Psalm

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    2.0 Hypothesis Psalm 82 is a difficult psalm to understand to its full extent. However‚ the main message is to defend those who are weak‚ needy‚ poor‚ have no families or are oppressed and to save them from the hand of the wicked. This theme is still relevant in today’s society as those affected by the hand of the wicked continue to need assistance from those with a voice. 3.0 Researched Interpretations 3.1 Literary form/Genre The psalms are songs and poems which are publicly worshiped and are specifically

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    Psalm 23: Psalm Of David

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    Psalms 23 I find in the historical background of the 23rd Psalm that David was the author. David was a shepherd in his youth‚ preparing him for the shepherding of God’s flock‚ the nation of Israel. The Lord chose David as his servant‚ and brought him to shepherd Jacob His people‚ and Israel His inheritance. There is a possibility that David wrote this psalm as a boy while he was tending his flock‚ since he spent many lonely hours in the fields. It is hard to understand how a young boy could

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    Psalm 34

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    I choose psalm 34 specific because of it is historical event in the life of David. However‚ Psalm 34 is not as important as using the setting to gain insight into the meaning and intent of the psalm. But as I can see how David praises God for deliverance from a life-threatening situations. In this vv. 1-2 the thought of first line is repeated in the second line‚ but it was expressed in different words for the sake of emphasis. To my understanding of Psalms 34 are filled with figurative expressions

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    Psalm 6 Psalm 6 is an example of a psalm of lament‚ in this particular psalm David laments about his sins and the foreboding guilt they have caused him‚ “Lord‚ do not rebuke me in your anger
 or discipline me in your wrath. Have mercy on me‚ Lord‚ for I am faint” (Ps.6: 1-2‚ New International Version). This psalm resonates with all Christians because we have all felt remorseful for our wicked ways. David then elaborates on the physical and emotional torment his guilt has caused him‚ “…my bones are

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    Psalm 27

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    Psalm 27: A Psalm of David Psalm 27 comes to us in the middle of the book of Psalms. Psalms is like a book of poems. These scriptures paint a picture and gives us hope‚ strength‚ or informs us of God’s love whenever we need some encouragement. Psalm 27 is entitled “The Lord is My Light and My Salvation” and hails from story of David. This Psalm is a Psalm follows a pattern that goes back and forth between praising the Lord‚ and crying out to him for help before ending with a strong statement

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    Psalm 23

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    Ann Lim Essay #5 In Class Poetry/Song Analysis Psalm 23 is a well known and often recited‚ memorized and studied passage of the Bible. It is probably one of the most cherished and treasured Psalms of Christian Religion. Even those who once attended the Church at the young age can recognize and recall Sunday School lesson of “The Lord is my shepherd‚ I lack nothing.” The book of Psalm consists of total of 150 poems. It is divided into 5 books: Book I (Ps. 1-41)‚ Book II (Ps. 42-72)‚ Book

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    Psalms and Obj

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    questions below refer to the selections “Psalm 23” and “Psalm 137.” ____ 1. Which of the following descriptions of God’s gifts to humankind is not stated in Psalm 23? |a. |Protection from evil |c. |Ecstasy and joy | |b. |Goodness and mercy |d. |Righteousness | ____ 2. According to the author of Psalm 23‚ the speaker’s interactions with

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    Psalm 32

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    Psalm 32 is used three times in the Pastoral Care Companion. The entire Psalm is placed under the heading of Homosexuality. The first five verses are used under the heading Guilt and Shame. Verses 1-7 of the Psalm are used under the heading Separation and Divorce. All of these are appropriate uses of the Psalm. Psalm 32 is a comforting Psalm which proclaims the sinner forgiven and blessed. The first two verses are a joyful proclamation of the forgiveness of sins. The Hebrew word for “forgiven”

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    Psalms 1

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    Mallory Earp World Lit 1 2/17/2012 Psalms 1 Psalms 1 -6 “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly‚ nor stands in the path of sinners‚ nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight in the law of the Lord‚ And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of waters that brings forth its fruit in its season‚ whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. 4 The ungodly are not so‚ But are like

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    Psalms 46

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    Psalms 46 is an in depth look at the psalmist and their faith in the Lord. Their views of the Father and His mighty power are something that have spoken in many people lives over several centuries. What was it that drove them? Was it the faith the pertained or was it perhaps fear that drove them? You will not only read in this passage of what the psalmist thought of the Lord‚ but what made them think these things about the Lord. When reading the Psalms 46 the Lord made the meaning very eminent

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