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Jehovah the Psalmists Portion in Life and Deliverer in Death.
Michtam of David. |
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1 Preserve me, O God; for in thee do I take refuge.
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2 O my soul, thou hast said unto Jehovah, Thou art my Jehovah:
I have no good beyond thee.
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Compare Psa. 63:5-6; Psa. 51:10 |
3 As for the saints that are in the earth,
They are the excellent in whom is all my delight.
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Heb. 1:9 |
4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that give dowry gifts for another god:
Their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer,
Nor take their names upon my lips.
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5 Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup:
Thou maintainest my lot.
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Following thoughts from Br. Ed Bushles
Portion of my inheritance – Similar to Lot
Lot – Dan. 12:13 C94:1 re 1335 days; Act 2:31; Heb. 11:40
Rom. 6:3-6 – Baptized in same manner as Jesus, will share in likeness of His resurrection.
John 18:11 – Peter defending Jesus with sword. Jesus "cup" was his dying experience. Not a cup poured by Judas or Sanhedrin, but it was the cup "my Father hath poured." – A test to prove his loyalty.
Matt. 20:22-23; Psa. 116:12-15
We attend gatherings of the Lord's people. Song 2:4 |
6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places;
Yes, I have a goodly heritage.
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7 I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel;
Yes, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons.
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Psa. 32:8 |
8 I have set Jehovah always before me:
Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
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Acts 20:24 |
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth:
My flesh also shall dwell in safety.
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Rest in hope – Symbolic of church dwelling in the Holy (the Secret Place of the Most High) – Psa. 91. |
10 For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol;
Neither wilt thou suffer thy holy one to see corruption.
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Not leave my soul in hell (Sheol) – Explained by Peter Acts 2:30-31. |
11 Thou wilt show me the path of life:
In thy presence is fulness of joy;
In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. |
Show me the path of life – The Lord has shown us this in the Divine Plan Chart of the Ages. |