A psalm of confidence and joy in God’s protection. The speaker trusts in the Lord as his portion and inheritance, finds guidance and gladness in His presence, and expresses hope of life beyond corruption.
A psalm describing the qualities of the righteous person who may dwell with God: integrity of life, truth in speech, justice in action, and purity in dealings. Those who live blamelessly, without deceit or greed, shall never be shaken.
A psalm exposing human corruption and folly: “The fool has said in his heart, there is no God.” Yet even amid disbelief and moral decay, God watches from heaven, seeking understanding hearts. The psalm closes in hope — that salvation will come from Zion and the people will rejoice again.
A psalm lamenting falsehood and deceit, yet affirming God’s defence of the poor and the purity of His word. In an age where truth has vanished, the Lord Himself rises to protect the faithful and to purify speech like silver in the fire.
A psalm of trust in God’s justice. The wicked prepare their bow in secret, but the righteous take refuge in the Lord, who sees and judges all. The psalm closes with the promise that the upright shall behold His face.