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| Michtam of David. |
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| 1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. |
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| 2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
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Compare Psa. 63:5-6; Psa. 51:10 |
| 3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. |
Heb. 1:9 |
| 4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. |
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| 5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. |
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; yea, I have a goodly heritage. |
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| 7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. |
Psa. 32:8 |
| 8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. |
Acts 20:24 |
| 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. |
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 in Sheol; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. |
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; at 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. |