Psalms 7
1Lord my God, I take refuge in you;save and deliver me from all who pursue me, 2or they will tear me apart like a lionand rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me. 3Lord my God, if I have done thisand there is guilt on my hands— 4if I have repaid my ally with evilor without cause have robbed my foe— 5then let my enemy pursue and overtake me;let him trample my life to the groundand make me sleep in the dust. 6Arise, Lord, in your anger;rise up against the rage of my enemies.Awake, my God; decree justice. 7Let the assembled peoples gather around you,while you sit enthroned over them on high. 8Let the Lord judge the peoples.Vindicate me, Lord, according to my righteousness,according to my integrity, O Most High. 9Bring to an end the violence of the wickedand make the righteous secure—you, the righteous Godwho probes minds and hearts. 10My shield is God Most High,who saves the upright in heart. 11God is a righteous judge,a God who displays his wrath every day. 12If he does not relent,he will sharpen his sword;he will bend and string his bow. 13He has prepared his deadly weapons;he makes ready his flaming arrows. 14Whoever is pregnant with evilconceives trouble and gives birth to disillusionment. 15Whoever digs a hole and scoops it outfalls into the pit they have made. 16The trouble they cause recoils on them;their violence comes down on their own heads. 17I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness;I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.
Study Context for Psalms 7
As you study Psalms 7, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 7 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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