What does Psalm 28:6 mean?
ESV: Blessed be the LORD! For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy.
NIV: Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
NASB: Blessed be the Lord, Because He has heard the sound of my pleading.
CSB: Blessed be the Lord, for he has heard the sound of my pleading.
NLT: Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy.
KJV: Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
NKJV: Blessed be the Lord, Because He has heard the voice of my supplications!
Verse Commentary:
David ascribes praise to the Lord for answering his prayer. He had called on the Lord for help, and he had received it. Hebrews 4:16 encourages Christians to draw near to God's throne of grace to receive His help exactly when we need it. The Lord has not promised His people a carefree life, but He is always alongside to help. He promises: "'I will never leave you nor forsake you.' So we can confidently say, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?'" (Hebrews 13:5–6).
Many centuries after David, God's power to help would be graphically portrayed in the case of Daniel's three friends. Determined to worship only the Lord and not an idol, they suffered the consequences by being thrown into a blazing hot fire. However, the Lord was their helper, therefore the fire did not consume them. It merely burned off the ropes that had bound them (see Daniel 3).
Verse Context:
Psalm 28:6–7 gives thanks to the Lord for answering David's prayer. David's response is to trust in the Lord wholeheartedly. Trust in God transformed his fear into peace and his trial into triumph. God's power and protection are seen clearly in David's praise.
Chapter Summary:
David prays for God to hear him, noting the distinction between himself and those who wickedly reject God. Because he honors the Lord, David expects to be spared from the fate of evil people. Prior experience has made David confident in God's protection, a theme which he encourages all God's people to embrace.
Chapter Context:
Some scholars attribute this psalm to an unknown author. However, it seems reasonable to credit David with the authorship. The psalm indicates the author was in a dangerous situation. His enemies were oppressing him, but he trusted in the Lord to deliver him. The second part of the psalm is praise for answered prayer. This psalm complements Psalms 26 and 27.
Book Summary:
The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a ''Psalm'' in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.
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