Meditations in Psalms

Introduction: Here in Psalms 10 we see the marks of the pridful man. While one may not exhibt all the attributes David descibes it is still a good liptmus test.

This is an anyomous Psalm, meaning we do not know who wrote or the ciricumstances surrounding the writing.

I. They are hurtful. Verse 2

II. They are boastful. Verse 3

The proud call evil good and good evil.

III. They reject God authority. Verse 4

IV. They are self reliant. Verse 5

V. They are stubborn. Verse 6

VI. They are profane. Verse 7

VII. They are destructive. Verses 8-9

VIII. They are deceitful. Verse 10

IX. They are decieved. Verse 11

X. A call for help. Verse 12-18

Text: Psalms 11

Introduction: Psalms 11 is written by David to the Chief Musician. This was most likely Asaph, another authour found in the book of Psalms. Psalm 11 is a prayer of a righteous person in the midst of persecution. His trust in God as his protection (refuge) leads him to express his confidence, rather than to lament his difficult situation. While his advisors urge him to flee the threat, he calmly faces the trouble, knowing that God is with the righteous to help them, while he judges the wicked. Psalms 46 and 48 similarly express confidence in the midst of turmoil because of the presence of God with his people.

Tremper Longman III, Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary, ed. David G. Firth, vol. 15–16, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries (Nottingham, England: Inter-Varsity Press, 2014), 92.

I. The statement of trust. Verses 1-2

My trust is in the Lord.

I can stand in the midst of trials.

II. The foundation of trust. Verses 3-7

Trust as a foundation. Verse 3

Trusting in salvation.

Trusting by faith.

Trusted founded in God. Verses 4-5

The Lord in his holy temple

The Lord’s throne is founded in heaven

The Lord’s eyes behold.

The Lord tries the righteous.

The Lord will punish the wicked. Verse 6

The Lord is and loves righteousness.

The Lord looks upon the upright.

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