Psalm 37 is an encouragement psalm. It is written to encourage those who put their trust in the Lord; and to invite those who have not to do so. The blessings granted by trusting in the Lord are outlined. The one who trusts is able to rest, know peace in difficult circumstances, enjoy God's faithfulness, allow God to deal with the enemy, have an inheritance that lasts forever, and never know ultimate defeat. David reminds his audience that in his entire life he has never witnessed God failing to uphold a promise to His people. What a legacy of faithfulness! Even during the reign of wicked men, God proves faithful; and provides rescue from any situation threatening His people.
Psalm 38 is a prayer for God to remember His servants in times of calamity. The one trusting in God does not have a guarantee for a perfect or trouble free life. In times when he must be disciplined, God still proves faithful and loving. David reminds God that even though he may not always show it accurately or fully, his desire is to be pleasing to God. He confesses the guiltiness of his life and pleads for restoration, knowing that God is faithful to forgive.
Psalm 39 is a prayer for wisdom. David asks that God would cause him to remember the frailty of life and impress upon him the seriousness of his choices. He again stresses the fact that God is his only hope in life; and thanks God for the merciful way He disciplines His children.
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