proclaim among the nations what he has done.
12 For he who avenges blood remembers;
he does not ignore the cries of the afflicted.
13 LORD, see how my enemies persecute me!
Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death,
14 that I may declare your praises
in the gates of Daughter Zion,
and there rejoice in your salvation.
15 The nations have fallen into the pit they have dug;
their feet are caught in the net they have hidden.
16 The LORD is known by his acts of justice;
the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands.
17 The wicked go down to the realm of the dead,
all the nations that forget God.
18 But God will never forget the needy;
the hope of the afflicted will never perish.
19 Arise, LORD, do not let mortals triumph;
let the nations be judged in your presence.
20 Strike them with terror, LORD;
let the nations know they are only mortal.
Questions to consider:
- What reasons are given for praising God?
- Compare the “nations” and “wicked.”
- Contrast the enemy and the Lord.
- Considering the world situation, to what extent can you make this your prayer?
- Title this psalm as to its content.
The LORD is known by his acts of justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands.
The God that we serve is a just God--known by acts of justice. As we go through our lives trying to walk with Jesus in deep relationship, one thing we can be seeking is greater understanding of what justice is and opportunities to live lives that are reflective of that justice. Let’s ask God for both of these things today: greater understanding of God’s justice and the opportunity to live it out.
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