11. "The Lord our refuge." David found relief and protection with God. When given advice to run and hide from his enemies, David knew that the Lord would protect him. He also knew that the wicked would burn. For the Lord loves justice.
12. "Good thoughts for bad times." David asked God for help since everyone was lying and deceiving each other. They flattered themselves that they didn't need God. They oppressed the weak and needy whom God would protect. The words of God are flawless. The wicked strut proudly in their ways of sin.
13. "The deserted soul." David asked God how long He would hide from him. He wondered how long he would wrestle with his thoughts and feel sad. David asked God to give him life - he knew he couldn't live without God. David trusted God's unfailing love and it made him glad.
14. "The fate of the fool." The fool says "There is no God." God looks for those who seek Him, but finds that they have turned from Him. The wicked, who kill people and don't talk to God, never learn. They become overwhelmed with fear because God is present with the righteous. Evil people preyed on the poor who are protected by God. David hoped that Israel would be righteous and receive the Lord's blessing.
15. "The happiness of the holy." David asked God what made people worthy to be in His presence. The answer is those who walk with integrity and righteousness. They don't lie, gossip, hurt people, blame, disgrace or shame them. Evil people despise him but he honors those who love God. He does not cheat people out of their money. The person that chooses to live this way will be stedfast in God.
16. "Joy in God's presence." David described the ways he delighted in his relationship with God. He had no need of the other gods that other people worshiped. David was happy with the blessings God gave him. He found comfort with God. David knew God would fill him with joy and eternal pleasures in his presence.
17. "Deliverance from the wicked." David asked for God to hear him. He told Him to search his heart and He would see that David had chosen to obey God.
Tomorrow read Psalms 17:6-18:36
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