Come Follow Me Reading: Psalms 52-60, 68, 73-76, 79-84, 87-101

Come Follow Me Reading: Psalms 52-60, 68, 73-76, 79-84, 87-101

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/52?lang=eng

David says that wicked tongues devise mischief and the wicked trust in riches—The Saints trust in the mercy of God forever.

To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.

Vs 8-9 What is the comparison to be like a green olive tree mean? Do you keep your covenants? Are you being grafted in?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/53?lang=eng

David says, The fool says there is no God—There is none who does good—Gathered Israel will rejoice.

To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David.

Vs 6 The promises to Israel are that they will be gathered out of captivity and no longer scattered.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/54?lang=eng

David pleads for salvation and promises to serve God.

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?

Vs 1, 2 , 4, 6Always put your trust in the Lord. He is mighty to save.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/55?lang=eng

David prays morning, noon, and night—He seeks protection and help against his enemies.

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David.

Vs 12-14 It is always more difficult when we feel betrayal from a family member, friend, or fellow saint, than from a stranger or enemy.

Vs 16-18 Prayer changes things. We can draw near to God through humble prayer and find peace in our own strugglings.

22 Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/56?lang=eng

David seeks mercy, trusts in and praises the Lord, and thanks Him for deliverance.

To the chief Musician upon Jonath-elem-rechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.

Vs 3-4 All our faith and trust should be in God who will deliver us.

Vs 8 God knows all our joys and sorrows. We can take our burdens to Him; He can make them light.

Vs 9-13 God is on our side. Why fear what man can do? God is with us.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/57?lang=eng

David pleads for mercy and acclaims the glory and exaltation of God.

To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.

Vs 1-3 When we turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart, He is merciful unto us, His children.

Vs 5, 7-11 Praise the Lord continally. Be thou exalted, O God, among the people.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/58?lang=eng

David reproves wicked judges—They go astray and speak lies.

To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David.

 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/59?lang=eng

David prays to be delivered from his enemies—God rules in Jacob unto the ends of the earth.

To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.

Vs 1-2 What enemies are after our souls today?

Vs 9-10 It is always best to wait on the Lord. He has all of our best interests at heart. If we wait on Him, He will fight our battles.

Vs 16-17 Sing praises to God for the great things which He has done and continues to do for you.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/60?lang=eng

David says that the Lord has scattered His people—The Lord places Ephraim at the head and makes Judah His lawgiver.

To the chief Musician upon Shushaneduth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/67?lang=eng

A messianic psalm—The Lord will cause His face to shine upon men—He will judge and govern in righteousness.

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song.

vs 5-6 If all the people of the earth would praise our God, we would all be blesssed in great abundance. We need to choose Him.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/68?lang=eng

A messianic psalm of David—He extols JAH—The Lord gave the word—He takes captivity captive—He delivers us from death—Sing praises unto the Lord.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm or Song of David.

Vs 3-6 Jehovah is a God thank cares for His people and takes care of their needs. Worship the Lord.

Vs 18-20 Jesus ascended on high, and He was given power of the Father to raise us up also in the resurrection of the just if we follow after Him.

Vs 26 No one should ever question that it is the God of Israel of whom we teach and worship in all our assemblies.

Vs 28-29 In the temples, we are endowed (given gifts) with power from on High. The kings of the earth will one day value that and also give gifts to the Lord.

Vs 32-35 I look forward to the day when all the nations of the earth will praise our God together.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/73?lang=eng

God is good to Israel—The wicked and ungodly prosper in this world—They will be consumed with terrors hereafter—Those who trust in the Lord will be received up unto glory.

A Psalm of Asaph.

Vs 1 Israel are those who make and keep covenants with God.

Vs 25-26, 28 Without Jesus Christ, His atonement, and our Father's love, we would lose every other relationship. Because of them, we can have it all.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/74?lang=eng

O God, remember Thy chosen congregation—The wicked destroy the sanctuary and burn the synagogues—O God, remember them for their deeds, and save Thy people.

Maschil of Asaph.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/75?lang=eng

The righteous praise and thank the God of Jacob—They will be exalted—God is the judge, and the wicked will be condemned.

To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/76?lang=eng

God is known in Judah and dwells in Zion—He will save the meek of the earth.

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.

 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/79?lang=eng

The heathen nations destroy Jerusalem and defile the temple—Israel pleads for forgiveness and deliverance.

A Psalm of Asaph.

 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/80?lang=eng

Israel pleads with the Shepherd of Israel for deliverance, for salvation, and for His face to shine upon them.

To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim-Eduth, A Psalm of Asaph.

Vs 1-3 The leaders in the church should pray for their flocks. We need to pray to be turned to the Lord, or to choose to repent. Then Good Shepherd will save His flock.14-15; 18-19

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/81?lang=eng

Israel is commanded to sing praises to God—If the Israelites had walked in the Lord’s ways, they would have triumphed over their enemies.

To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph.

Vs 1-4 We are commanded to sing praises to God and to praise Him in worship.

Vs 8-10 The Lord is eager to feed and bless His people.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/82?lang=eng

Thus says the Lord, Ye are gods and children of the Most High.

A Psalm of Asaph.

Vs 6-7 We are all children of God; we shall die a mortal death; but we will be lifted up again in the resurrection because of the Gift of the Atonement.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/83?lang=eng

God is asked to confound the enemies of His people—Jehovah is the Most High over all the earth.

A Song or Psalm of Asaph.

18 That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/84?lang=eng

The righteous cry unto the living God—It is better to be a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord than to dwell in the tents of wickedness—No good thing is withheld from those who walk uprightly.

To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

Vs 10-12 Go to the House of the Lord to serve whenever you can.

Good Psalm to become familiar with.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/87?lang=eng

The Lord loves the gates of Zion, and He Himself will establish Zion.

A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah.

Vs 4-6 Who are they that shall be born in Zion? They are blessed of the Lord.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/88?lang=eng

A prayer of one who feels forsaken and who asks whether the Lord’s loving kindness will be declared in the grave.

A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/89?lang=eng

A messianic psalm—A song setting forth the mercy, greatness, justice, and righteousness of the Holy One of Israel—The Lord will establish David’s seed and throne forever—God’s Firstborn will be made higher than the kings of the earth.

Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.

Vs 13-18 The Lord has all power and those who have faith in Him will be blessed. They can rejoice because He is their defense and salvation. Through Him we can all become exalted.

Vs 24-29 The Lord has all power and those who have faith in Him will be blessed. They can rejoice because He is their defence and salvation. Through Him we can all become exalted.

Vs 30-37 Though the children of the covenant might break the covenant, the Lord will not. He will remember Israel and gather us all once again.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/90?lang=eng

A prayer of Moses, the man of God—God is from everlasting to everlasting—Man’s days last but seventy years—Moses implores the Lord to give mercy and blessings to His people.

A Prayer of Moses the man of God.

Vs 1-3 We were with the Lord before this life, and He has taught us His ways, given us prophets and his words. When we go astray, He asks us to return to Him. His lovingness does not end.

vs 12 Don't put off the day of your repentance. Do good every day. You need to be more wise.

Vs 14-17 Help us, Lord, to do they work and to find joy in it. Make the work that we have to do profitable and prosper us.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/91?lang=eng

A messianic psalm—The Lord will deliver the Messiah from terror, pestilence, and war—The Lord will give His angels charge over the Messiah and deliver Him and honor Him.

9-11, 14-16 The Father of us all chose Jesus to be our Savior, and He watched over Him because of His righteousness. Angels also protected Him.

The Father also offers us protection from all our enemies and the enemy of all righteousness, when we trust in Him and exercise faith in His Son.

 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/92?lang=eng

A psalm or song for the Sabbath day—Give thanks unto the Lord—His enemies will perish—The righteous will flourish—There is no unrighteousness in the Lord.

A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day.

Offer praise to the Lord on the Sabbath.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/93?lang=eng

The Lord reigns—He is from everlasting—Holiness adorns the house of the Lord forever.

Temple symbolism: clothed in majesty. Holiness become thy house.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/94?lang=eng

The Lord will judge the earth and all men—Blessed is he whom the Lord teaches and chastens—The Lord will not forsake His people, but He will cut off the wicked.

Vs 14-15 The Lord will judge righteously. Wait for the Lord timing. Desire repentance for others, because the Lord has forgiven you.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/95?lang=eng

Let us sing unto the Lord—Let us worship and bow down before Him—Israel provoked the Lord and failed to enter into His rest.

Vs 1-2 Make a joyful noise to the Lord.

Vs 3-4 For the strength of the hills, we bless thee; our God, our father's God.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/96?lang=eng

Sing praises unto the Lord—Declare His name among the nations—Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness—He comes to judge His people and the world.

Vs 1-4 Are you learning the new song, so that you can sing it to the Lord? Are you teaching the new song, so others can sing it? Work on that.

Vs 5-9 Give to the Lord the glory due to His name.

Vs 10-13 The 2nd Coming of the Lord is nigh (in der Nähe). He will be on earth to reign. He will judge with righteousness. Rejoice, He is coming.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/97?lang=eng

The Lord reigns in millennial glory—The hills melt at His presence—Those who love the Lord hate evil.

Learn this one. It described the near day when Jesus will come to rule and reign.

Choose the Lord and His righteousness. Be on His side and you will have great joy and gladness in the great day, the Day of the Lord.

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Sing unto the Lord—All the ends of the earth will see His salvation—He comes to judge all men with equity and righteousness.

A Psalm.

All people and all creation will sing a new song to the Lord when He comes again to dwell on the earth.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/99?lang=eng

The Lord is great in Zion—Exalt the Lord and worship at His footstool, for He is holy.

Whole Psalm again about the Lord who will reign on the earth.
The Lord is holy.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/100?lang=eng

Serve the Lord with gladness, all who are His people—Be thankful unto Him and bless His name.

A Psalm of praise.

We have sung this one in choir.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/101?lang=eng

David sings of mercy and justice—He will forsake the company of evildoers.

A Psalm of David.