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Psalms 74:12

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

For God [is] my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.

Psalms 74:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 74:12

Theological / Devotional

For. The psalmist takes comfort in contemplating God’s previous deliverances of His people. Recounting the past gives comfort for the present and hope for the future.

My King. See Ps. 44:4. The poet is sure that, despite appearances, God still rules.

Salvation. Literally, “salvations,” that is, “divine acts of salvation.”

Midst of the earth. Compare Ex. 8:22.

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