Psalm 62
READ PSALM 62. This psalm penned by David offers a warning not to let one's power erode one's trust in God. David writes God's protection despite his many enemies who seek to destroy him.
Notice that David described himself as a leaning wall and a tottering fence in verses 3-6.
Who was threatening David's position in verses 3 and 4?
What is David's own advice to himself?
What is David's advice to his people?
What are the two truths David has about God?
Verse 12 is quoted in Matthew 16:27 and Romans 2:6.
Psalm 63
READ PSALM 63. It is attributed to King David based on when he was in the desert of Judah. The theme concerns being stranded in the wilderness away from one's family. The psalmist expresses his longing for God and his trust in God's provision.
Notice the physical thirst and the spiritual thirst in verse 1.
The Psalm is composed of two parts:
Part 1: an address to God (verses 1–9) "O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You." This evokes desire, praise, and trust in God.
What does the psalmist vow in verses 3-5?
What does the psalmist do in verses 6 and 7?
Part 2: cry of vengeance toward enemies (verses 9-11) "They will be given over to the sword and become food for jackals."
The change comes in Verse 10.
How does the psalmist triumphs in God, according to verses 8-11?
Psalm 64
READ PSALM 64. David asks God to deliver him from the slanderous words of his enemies, and he expresses confidence that God will do so. The psalmist directed this psalm against the "wicked" and "workers of iniquity."
David jumps right into his complaint in verse 1. What is his complaint?
What do David's enemies do to him?
Notice the change in the psalm comes at verse 7 when the focus is no longer on David's enemies but on what God will do.
What does David call on God to do to his enemies?
What does David praise God for, according to verses 9 and 10?
Psalm 65
READ PSALM 65. This is another psalm of David. Unlike many of David's psalms, there is no complaint about enemies. The psalmist gives praises to God for what He has done and for what He will do.
What has God done to cause David to thank Him?
Psalm 66
READ PSALM 66. This is an anonymous psalm of praise. Just as praises to God were in Psalm 65 by David, they are also in this psalm.
The psalmist reflects on a time of deliverance for himself and for God's people and summons people to worship and thank God.
Recognize the deeds of the Lord that have been listed by the psalmist.
What promises does the psalmist make?
What are the psalmist's ritual sacrifices?
What are the psalmist's personal sacrifices?
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