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Background
Psalms 61-72 complete the Exodus book in Psalms and show the Messiah’s great atoning work.
This Psalm is separated into three sections by the Hebrew term “Selah,” which means to pause. Some Bible teachers say this connects the truths that come before and after the term.
Structure
(Verses 1,2) My soul waits on God, my Rock and salvation
(Verses 3,4) Evil is in the heart of the wicked
Pause
(Verses 5,6) My soul waits on God, my Rock and salvation
(Verses 7,8) Trust is in the heart of the Messiah
Pause
(Verses 9,10) Trust not in vain and wicked oppressors
(Verses 11,12) Trust in God’s power and mercy
Key Scriptures
Verses 2,6—“He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.” Verse 2 adds “greatly” to not being moved. God is first called the “the Rock of his salvation” referring to Israel in Deuteronomy 32:15. Later, Psalms 89:26 speaks of the Messiah speaking to God, his Father: “He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.”
Verse 11—“God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this.” This is a Hebrew way of saying “multiple times” (see also II Kings 6:10; Nehemiah 13:20; Job 33:14; 40:5).
Verse 12—“thou renderest to every man according to his work.” This statement of God’s infinite justice is seen throughout the Bible (Matthew 16:27; Romans 2:6; I Corinthians 3:8; II Timothy 4:14; Revelation 2:23; 20:12,13; 22:12).
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