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Psalms 108:1-5

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

1. A Song [or] Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. 2. Awake, psaltery and harp: I [myself] will awake early. 3. I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations. 4. For thy mercy [is] great above the heavens: and thy truth [reacheth] unto the clouds. 5. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;

Psalms 108:1-5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 108:1

Theological / Devotional

Heart is fixed. The psalmist had determined his course and would not deviate from it. Steadfastness of purpose is a trait of character that all should cultivate.

Verses 1–5 appear with slight variation as Ps. 57:7–11 (see comments there).

My glory. The psalmist will render praise to God with his intellect, tongue, poetic faculty, and musical skill. He has dedicated all his talents to his Maker.

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