Studying Leviticus and Matthew at the present time.
To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.
Verse 1 O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
David brings out more of the character of God. He gets angry and can be upset at His followers.
Verse 2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
Mercy is not giving us the punishment we deserve. David points out that he is weak.
Application: Can we humble ourselves enough to admit that we are weak.
Verse 3 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?
His mind, will and emotions are also affected negatively.
Application: When we go against God, it affects our whole being.
Verse 4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.
Seeking God’s intervention and presence.
Verse 5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
We know that a believer goes directly into the presence of God at the time of death. What David is perhaps saying is that when dead, he cannot demonstrate thankfulness to others.
Verse 6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.
True repentance,
Verse 7 Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
How he sees the world is distorted because of all the difficulties and emotional turmoil.
Verse 8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
Confidence. David does not want to be around sinners. He sought the LORD and not other people to help him in his time of trouble.
Verse 9 The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.
Attitude of confidence returns as he realizes that the LORD has heard him and will intervene.
Verse 10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.
All his enemies will see the mighty power of God and of David’s faith in God and be ashamed.