Discovery Box| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 92:5) |
1 tn Heb “very deep [are] your thoughts.” God’s “thoughts” refer here to his moral design of the world, as outlined in vv. God%27s&tab=notes" ver="">6-15. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 93:2) |
1 tn Heb “from antiquity [are] you.” As the context suggests, this refers specifically to God’s royal position, not his personal existence. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 93:5) |
1 tn Traditionally “your testimonies.” The Hebrew noun עֵדוּת (’edut) refers here to the demands of God’s covenant law. See Ps 19:7. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 93:5) |
3 sn Holiness refers here to God’s royal transcendence (see vv. God%27s&tab=notes" ver="">1-4), as well as his moral authority and perfection (see v. God%27s&tab=notes" ver="">5a). |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 100:1) |
1 sn Psalm 100. The psalmist celebrates the fact that Israel has a special relationship to God and summons worshipers to praise the Lord for his faithfulness. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 105:8) |
1 tn Heb “[the] word he commanded.” The text refers here to God’s unconditional covenantal promise to Abraham and the patriarchs, as vv. God%27s&tab=notes" ver="">10-12 make clear. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 105:28) |
2 tn Heb “they did not rebel against his words.” Apparently this refers to Moses and Aaron, who obediently carried out God’s orders. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 106:1) |
1 sn Psalm 106. The psalmist recalls Israel’s long history of rebellion against God, despite his mighty saving deeds on their behalf. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 109:21) |
1 tn Heb “but you, |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 114:1) |
1 sn Psalm 114. The psalmist recalls the events of the exodus and conquest and celebrates God’s kingship over his covenant people. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 115:1) |
1 sn Psalm 115. The psalmist affirms that Israel’s God is superior to pagan idols and urges Israel to place their confidence in him. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 118:28) |
1 sn You are my God. The psalmist speaks again (see v. God%27s&tab=notes" ver="">21), responding to the words of the worshipers (vv. God%27s&tab=notes" ver="">22-27). |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 119:29) |
1 tn The “path of deceit” refers to a lifestyle characterized by deceit and disloyalty to God. It stands in contrast to the “way of faithfulness” in v. God%27s&tab=notes" ver="">30. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 119:86) |
1 sn God’s commands are a reliable guide to right and wrong. By keeping them the psalmist is doing what is right, yet he is still persecuted. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 119:119) |
2 sn As he explains in the next verse, the psalmist’s fear of judgment motivates him to obey God’s rules. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 119:130) |
1 tn Heb “the doorway of your words gives light.” God’s “words” refer here to the instructions in his law (see vv. God%27s&tab=notes" ver="">9, 57). |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 127:1) |
1 sn Psalm 127. In this wisdom psalm the psalmist teaches that one does not find security by one’s own efforts, for God alone gives stability and security. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 132:1) |
1 sn Psalm 132. The psalmist reminds God of David’s devotion and of his promises concerning David’s dynasty and Zion. |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 134:1) |
1 sn Psalm 134. The psalmist calls on the temple servants to praise God (vv. God%27s&tab=notes" ver="">1-2). They in turn pronounce a blessing on the psalmist (v. God%27s&tab=notes" ver="">3). |
| (0.50351098039216) | (Psa 137:1) |
1 sn Psalm 137. The Babylonian exiles lament their condition, vow to remain loyal to Jerusalem, and appeal to God for revenge on their enemies. |
