GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point WebPsalm 120:1 In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me. Major Prophets vv. The nations will come to Jerusalem to worship (see Isaiah 2:2; Zechariah 2:10, 11). Psalm 137: By the canals of Babylon. And so thats our first application from this Psalm. 5; Succa 51b). The wicked are described: pride (v. 2), boasteth (v. 3), there is no God (v. 4), self-sufficient (v. 6), cursing and mischief (v. 7), sin with impunity (v. 11), no judgment to come (v. 13). There was some comfort in this cry, knowing that the evil that was spoken against the singer was not true. As we read in Psalm 140: Let the heads of those who surround me be covered with the trouble their lips have caused. He warned those lying lips of their destiny, of what shall be done to you. Probably the best explanation is the last one listed, that these were songs for the people of God as they made the pilgrim journey to Jerusalem and the temple at the three appointed feasts (Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles). When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. (Luke 2:41-42). vv. Psalm 127: The vanity of building without God. The psalmist cries out to the Lord, and the Lord answers him. A foreigners longing for peace Rescue me from a deceitful tongue Psalm 120:1-7. The Bible urges you as a Christian to pursue peace in every aspect of your life. Woe is me, that I dwell in Meshech, What shall be given to you: The psalmist shifted from his prayer to God to speak to the false tongue of those who caused him distress. This series of 4 psalms is all about the coming of Antichrist. The apostle Paul writes in Philippians 3:20: But our citizenship is in heaven. The world is opposed to Gods truth. Note the rendering: It is he that hath made us, andwe are his (v. 3). Devout hearts argue that what Jehovah has done once He will do again. It opens with blessed and closes with blessed. Jesus quoted this reference to Judas (v. 9) in John 13:18, and Peter referred to it in Acts 1:16. Psalm 10: Satans man, man of the earth (v. 18) is closely identified with the 9th Psalm. Cry for revenge. May every good man be delivered from lying lips. Deceit implies intent, and so these lies are not innocent mistakes but they are meant to hurt. Psalm 3: Perfect Man rejected Help comes from God (vv. Psalms 120:5 Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech. Psalm 91: Messianic psalm (cp. B. Gods judgment is certain and severe Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. 1-21 Humiliation suffering cross. Click here for more messages from the book of Psalms. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. These are an adumbration of the sufferings of Christ, although some of Davids suffering resulted from his own sin and cannot represent the sufferings of the spotless Savior. The author of these fifteen Psalms is not known; and most probably they were not the work of one person. The Gospels Tradition says it was composed by David and sung when he brought up the ark from Kirjath-jearim to Mt. 1 Chronicles 13:6 uses this phrase to describe the bringing of the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem: to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD. WebPsalm 120 The Prayer and Journey of the Outsider. Evening prayer (to be sung to the accompaniment of stringed instruments). We need 2 cookies to store this setting. a. It is the experience of the captives away from home and in slavery. Read full chapter Psalm 118 Psalm 120 New International Version (NIV) Psalm 41: Messianic psalm. The broom tree is a tree about twelve-feet in height. Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips: The psalmist described the nature of his distress evil words spoken against him from lying lips and a deceitful tongue. (Psalm 120:7) The contrast between the singer and the community where he lives. In my distress: Distress addeth wings to our devotions. Psalm 120. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of Psalms in the Bible (New International Version). And remember, there is a compensation, in that the strict scrutiny of thy foes makes thee ever so much more watchful and prayerful, and drives thee oftener to the bosom of God. (Meyer). Hebrews 5:6; 6:20; 7:21). Psalm 107: Song of the wandering Jew when he re-enters the promised land (vv. Psalm 29: The voice of the Lord. The Gospels He will come to judge the nations. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. The title Muthlabben means death of the son and may refer to the death of Goliath (1 Samuel 17:4-51). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. (John 17:14-16), B. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. These psalms are part of fifteen psalms (120-134), each titled, A Song of Ascents. They were probably sung as the pilgrims journeyed up to Jerusalem for the yearly feasts. It looks forward to the praise of the redeemed and restored remnant in the kingdom. Even though the psalmist may have enjoyed a permanent residence, he felt as if he was no more than a sojourner among his contemporaries. Johannine Writings These two peoples were located so far apart geographically that they can only be taken here as a general term for the heathen. No one person could have lived among both. a. II. God can bridle their tongues. The very society of such (be they ever so tame and civil) is tedious and unsavoury to a good soul; like the slime and filth that is congealed when many toads and other vermin join together. (Trapp), iii. In my distress I cried to the LORD: The people of God often find themselves in distress. This is scarcely to be understood literally. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed i. Psalm 53: Antichrist denies the existence of God. Psalm 96: A hymn to Him. General Epistles Hebrews 1:6). var sc_security="46e30b6a"; Click here for more messages from the book of, A Final Easter Cartoon from B.C. The Christian is uncomfortable living in the world Psalm 123: The temple comes into view; the pilgrims turn their eyes to God in hope. In Gods time your sorrow will be lifted, and God will fill your mouth with laughter and songs of joy. It inverts the usual order of similar psalms, in which the description of need is wont to precede the prayer for deliverance. 10-12 The camera on earth comes on. Psalm 37: A promise of future blessing to the remnant of Israel in the form of an acrostic. And from a deceitful tongue. You are in great anguish because you dont see any way out. Psalm 117: Hallelujah because all nations and peoples will praise God. We might call it poetic justice. My soul has dwelt too long The Gospels Johannine Writings Psalm 134: Pilgrims progress. Jesus, however, was holy, harmless and separate from sin. And the fact that they are a warriors sharp arrows speaks of the skill and the accuracy of the one who draws the bow. Psalm 120 is the first of a series of 15 psalms each with the title, A Song of Ascents. The first penitential psalm. 3-15). Have you ever been lied to? 8, 9). Psalm 40: Messianic psalm, quoted in Hebrews 10:5-7 as referring to Christ (vv. 7, 8). As Jesus prayed in John 17: I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. The Psalms of Ascent are all about going to meet with God, to worship him in the beauty of his presence. There is no way to meet with God apart from prayer. We are told that the coals in Psalm 120 are the coals of the broom tree. v. 18 with Ephesians 4:8). Psalm 36: A Psalm of David as the servant of Jehovah. Psalm 108: Israels praise and possessions. Psalm 80: Plea to the Shepherd of Israel to lead them again. Israel will be redeemed. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. And from a deceitful tongue. 1-3 The camera on earth comes on, showing the peoples and rulers raging against God and Christ. This psalm has refreshed all of Gods saints down through the ages it is often quoted. Song of deliverance from Egypt and the origin of the nation. This sermon continues the series through Psalm 119 started at Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. WebWhen you are drowning in tears and sorrow, you sometimes wonder if you will ever laugh again. God hears you when you pray. You can also change some of your preferences. You can be certain that he will not miss. Minor Prophets Pentateuch There were those that sought his ruin, and had almost effected it, by lying. [1] The author of Psalm 121 goes on to describe Yahweh, the God who keeps us. In light of the judgment described in these verses, it is worth remembering that a false tongue is likened to a sharp razor, Psalm 52:2-4; to a sharp sword, Psalm 57:4; to sharp arrows, Proverbs 26:18-19. (Trapp). Do you worry? Contentment in the place where deceit is practiced, and strife is loved, is base contentment. David records his own experience of this. Meshech and Kedar in Psalm 120 refer to peoples rather than places. 9-12) is a cry for justice. Stops pulled out on Creations organ: Gods people can sing today for He giveth songs in the night (Job 35:10). Yet every time he did, the response was hostile, characteristic of those who are for war. Tabernacle, temple, house, assembly, and congregation appear in almost every psalm. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. Men say, I have given so often that I can give no more; God says, I have given, therefore I will give. (Maclaren), iv. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. No more! Psalm 46: God is our refuge. Have you ever been lied about? iv. WebThese are all of the chapters of the book of Psalms . Minor Prophets WebPsalm 120 is the 120th psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in the English of the King James Version: "In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me".In the slightly a. v. 1 Introduction: psalmist can tell it better than he can write it. It means that we are pilgrims on a journey. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. vv. vv. These songs of desire, and hope, and approach are appropriate for the pilgrims use as they go up to worship. (G. Campbell Morgan) This being likely so, then Jesus would have sung these songs on His many journeys to Jerusalem from Galilee. Minor Prophets And although we should enjoy the good gifts God gives us in this life, we can never be fully comfortable living in a world that is opposed to God and Gods ways. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. General Epistles WebAt its core Psalm 124 teaches you that you can depend on God, and that you must depend on God if you want to make it safely to the other side. So this is a true pilgrim psalm. (Maclaren), (c) 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com. The world has no place for God or Christ, and therefore as a follower of Christ you are going to feel out of place in this world. Next to the 23rd, this psalm is the most beloved. It emphasizes the humanity of Christ and His ultimate victory as Man (Hebrews 2:6-8; 1 Corinthians 15:27). The whole family would come for Passover while only the men were required to go up for the other two feasts. The word for peace in Psalm 120 is the Hebrew word shalom. Your partnership makes all we do possible. He is tired of it all. These are stepping stones to Gods heart, and so we dont just want to study them, but we want to learn them and then pray them back to God as he intended. Wisdom Literature The Gospels The Old Testament Psalm 43: A call to God to act on behalf of the remnant. And so the tongue that is deceitful and has hurt others will itself be hurt. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. The clause I am a man of peace translates a nominal phrase: I peace. In his whole being the psalmist longs for the establishment of peace. (VanGemeren), iii. Contentment in the place where deceit is practiced, and strife is loved, is base contentment. His physical sickness is the result of sin (v. 3). Psalm 58: Rebuke of unrighteousness (lawlessness). Elohim (Creator) 15 times. It is also a journey that begins and ends with prayer. (1.) 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