Ps 39 Devotional

Nathan Sehi

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Suffering is often difficult, especially when it is self-inflicted by sin. Yet, God is a often a deliver of even our self-inflicted suffering. Further, David reminds us that the suffering and the possessions of this world are but a vapor. He also reminds us that God is available to those who are suffering and plead for deliverance.

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A Commentary on the Psalms 1–89, Volumes 1 & 2: Commentary Summary

Having accepted that human life is but a vanishing breath on earth, the psalmist casts himself upon God’s care while he lives, hoping that the chastening would stop so that he might enjoy his remaining days.

Psalms 1–72, Volume 1 Outline/Structure

1. The psalmist’s report about silent waiting (39:1–3)

2. The psalmist’s prayer (39:4–13)

a. Life’s brevity (39:4–6)

b. Confession of sin (39:7–11)

c. Prayer for deliverance (39:12–13)

1) What is this Psalm about?

A Commentary on the Psalms 1–89, Volumes 1 & 2: Commentary Summary

The ESV Study Bible Chapter 39

This psalm allows those who are suffering to express their bewilderment to God. The circumstances of the suffering are left vague, although there is acknowledgment of sin (vv. 8, 11); the focus is on how suffering is a reminder of how fleeting a human life is.

NET: The psalmist laments his frailty and mortality as he begs the Lord to take pity on him and remove his disciplinary hand

BKC:

David acknowledged that God had made man’s life brief. So he cast himself on the Lord as his only hope, praying that God would stop chastening him so he could enjoy his remaining days.

The psalm continues the theme of , but his enemies’ onslaught had subsided. He seems to have suffered a prolonged illness that brought him near death.

2) What strikes you about this Psalm? What verses stand out to you?

3) How does this Psalm teach it is acceptable and pleasing to God to ask why suffering happens? When is asking not acceptable?

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3) How can we apply this Psalm? How can we use this for others?

a) God in love can send chastisement to believers for sin. (See also , )

b) This life is short, but a vapor. Don’t invest in something so short sighted. (90 years is a lot in this life, but a vapor in the next) ()

c) Sin costs severely. ()

c) God answers are please for help during sickness. (, )

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