Psalms 73-150: A Commentary on Books III-V of the Psalms"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want" . . . "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet" . . . "Search me, O God, and know my heart" . . . Such phrases leap to mind each time a Christian lifts his or her heart to God. For many, in fact, the book of Psalms is the richest part of the Old Testament.Renowned scholar Derek Kidner provides a fresh and penetrating guide to Psalms 73-150. As in the companion volume (Psalms 1-72), he analyzes each psalm in depth, comments on interpretive questions and lays bare the universal relevance of the texts.This helpful companion to the book of Psalms, while not specifically devotional, will inspire and deepen personal worship. |
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answer blessing bring C. S. Lewis Christ Christian climax consonants context contrast covenant David delight Deuteronomy doxology earth echo emendation emphasis enemies eternity Exodus expression fact faith final verse Gelineau Genesis give glory God's grace Hallel heaven Hebrew text holy Introduction Isaiah Israel Jerusalem judgment king Kiriath-jearim Korahite latter literally look Lord Lord's man's meaning metaphor Moses Numbers Old Testament opening passage perhaps phrase picture praise prayer promise psalm Psalm 96 psalmist Psalter reminder reveals righteousness RSV mg salvation scene Scripture second line sense servants Sheol shows simply sing song Song of Moses speak stanza steadfast love temple term thee theme thou thought translated verb verse verse 14 verse 9 victory Vulg word worship Yahweh Zion