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| David considers how his relationship with God, hindered by his past sin, can be restored.In this Psalm written by king David, he shares his experiences of shepherding; he regards God as his shepherd. | |
1 Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man to whom the LORD doesn’t impute iniquity, in whose spirit there is no deceit. | How does the psalmist describe the person whose sins are forgiven? |
3 When I kept silence, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me. My strength was sapped in the heat of summer. | What happened to the psalmist when he kept silent about his sin? |
5 I acknowledged my sin to you. I didn’t hide my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the LORD, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. | What happened when the psalmist confessed his sin to the Lord? |
6 For this, let everyone who is godly pray to you in a time when you may be found. Surely when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach to him. 7 You are my hiding place. You will preserve me from trouble. You will surround me with songs of deliverance. | What encouragement does the psalmist give to others who are faithful? |
8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you. 9 Don’t be like the horse, or like the mule, which have no understanding, who are controlled by bit and bridle, or else they will not come near to you. | What warning does the psalmist give about being stubborn like a horse or mule? |
10 Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD. 11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous! Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart! | What contrast does the psalmist make between the wicked and those who trust in the Lord? |
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