The liar, wounding though his weapons are, will be destroyed with far more potent shafts than lies: Gods arrows of truth and coals of judgment. (Kidner). Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Luke-Acts Psalm 33: Praises of redeemed people. And so thats the second application we learn from this Psalm. a. 8-11; cp. Song of life and light. Psalm 76: Prophetic of the Messiah upon the throne, and the temple open for worship. It is also certain and severe. Wisdom Literature The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, This psalm, which opens the Genesis section, begins with man instead of the material universe. 1, 4, 5, 7, 11, 23, 35, 36.). Do you long for true peace in your life? 21-30 Protection: dissolves problems (bass solo), vv. Meshech was the name of [a group of] barbarous tribes who, in the times of Sargon and Sennacherib inhabited the highlands to the east of Cilicia, and in later days retreated northwards to the neighbourhood of the Black Sea. Kedar was one of the Bedouin tribes of the Arabian desert. (Maclaren), ii. 6, 8, 14, 17, 22, 24, 26). Minor Prophets Tradition says it was composed by David and sung when he brought up the ark from Kirjath-jearim to Mt. He will not hear the lie against us, but he will hear our prayer against the lie. (Spurgeon). Psalm 1 Psalm 2 Psalm 3 Psalm 4 Psalm 5 Psalm 6 Psalm 7 Psalm 8 Psalm 9 Psalm 10 Psalm 11 Psalm 12 Psalm 13 Psalm 14 Psalm 15 Psalm 16 Psalm 17 Psalm 18 Psalm 19 Psalm 20 Psalm 21 In Gods time your sorrow will be lifted, and God will fill your mouth with laughter and songs of joy. 5; Succa 51b). The Old Testament Psalm 121 is classified as a psalm of confidence meant to celebrate Gods providential care and is the second psalm in the Songs of Ascent (429), which begin with Psalm 120. Psalm 12: The godly in the midst of the godlessness of the Great Tribulation. Everyone cries out when they are in trouble. Have you ever been lied about? Hebrews 5:6; 6:20; 7:21). The reason for this collection and In my distress I cried to the LORD, And the fact that they are a warriors sharp arrows speaks of the skill and the accuracy of the one who draws the bow. We long to be with Christ. So this is a true pilgrim psalm. (Maclaren), (c) 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible Pentateuch
Psalm 40: Messianic psalm, quoted in Hebrews 10:5-7 as referring to Christ (vv. Psalm 68: Song of deliverance that ushers in the kingdom. As Jesus prayed in John 17: I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. Since trials are common to all of Gods people, the comfort is for all also. In light of the judgment described in these verses, it is worth remembering that A false tongue is likened to a sharp razor, Psalm 52:2; to a sharp sword, Psalm 57:4; to sharp arrows, Prov. 22-25 Imprecatory: a cry for justice. Matthew 22:44; Acts 2:34, 35; Hebrews 1:13; 10:12, 13; also v. 4, cp. The word save here means to deliver or rescue, to snatch away. The psalmist is surrounded by liars and he asks God to deliver him. Luke-Acts Web(Read Psalm 120:1-4) The psalmist was brought into great distress by a deceitful tongue. Coals burn slowly and point to a judgment that lasts a long time. Psalm 53: Antichrist denies the existence of God. ), vv. The Old Testament Psalm 56: Deep trouble. vv. Psalm 57: Cry for mercy (see title of psalm). The king is the Messiah (v. 9). Even babies know to cry What shall be given to you: The psalmist shifted from his prayer to God to speak to the false tongue of those who caused him distress. The question (v. 1) should be translated, Shall I lift up mine eyes unto the hills ? (see Jeremiah 3:23; Psalm 90:2). The Psalms of Ascent are all about going to meet with God, to worship him in the beauty of his presence. These 5 psalms form a brief series which deals with the sorrows of Gods godly remnant. He pleads for deliverance (v. 7). Psalm 99: Song to the king whose throne is a throne of grace and mercy (v. 1). Pauline Epistles * 120 I called to Jehovah in my distress,+ And he Your partnership makes all we do possible. This concludes the first cluster of 5 psalms. WebPsalms 120:4 Sharp arrows of the mighty. General Epistles Contentment in the place where deceit is practiced, and strife is loved, is base contentment. Clarke suggested that the picture here is of flaming arrows or fiery darts (Ephesians 6:16): Fiery arrows, or arrows wrapped about with inflamed combustibles, were formerly used in sieges to set the places on fire., iii. Here is where Davids suffering begins. vv. Morning prayer (v. 3). vv. 1, 2 Practice of the Blessed Man (v. 1 negative; v. 2 positive), v. 3 Power of the Blessed Man (Rivers of water is the Word of God. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Psalm 131: Childlike faith and simplicity of the pilgrim (notice that David is the writer). We dont always feel at home here. Psalm 48: Messiahs victory which brings in the kingdom. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. Psalm 46: God is our refuge. You are in great anguish because you dont see any way out. Psalm 120 is the first of these Psalms and it is a psalm about praying in times of trouble. The reference is directly to the Tribulation (Psalm 3:1). Psalm 132: Messianic psalm (v. 11, cp. And really, what could be more appropriate? Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point And therefore when you are in trouble, you should cry out for God to save you. Luke-Acts He is ready to begin his journey to go and meet with God. Psalm 11: Testing of the righteous (v. 5). Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips: The psalmist described the nature of his distress evil words spoken against him from lying lips and a deceitful tongue. Since His mercy endureth forever, He will not weary of bestowing, nor will former gifts exhaust His stores. Notice the deception of Antichrist (v. 21). Its meant to drag you down. Psalm 50: Judgment. Psalm 120: Chanted as the pilgrim march to Jerusalem began. The New Testament Pauline Epistles They can share the singers testimony, and He heard me. Jesus said in John 16:33: I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. This series of 4 psalms is all about the coming of Antichrist. Prophets Stops pulled out on Creations organ: Gods people can sing today for He giveth songs in the night (Job 35:10). WebLets begin with Psalm 120. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Psalms 2539: The future of Gods remnant C. The Christian longs for peace in the midst of a hostile world a. Historical Books Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Living a Godly life has never been easy. Shalom is a beautiful word signifying not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of health and wholeness. A. vv. So Psalm 120 starts our journey by teaching us about how we should respond to God in times of trouble. God hears you when you pray. 6-8). The world is opposed to Gods truth. And remember, there is a compensation, in that the strict scrutiny of thy foes makes thee ever so much more watchful and prayerful, and drives thee oftener to the bosom of God. (Meyer). You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. 11, 17, 19). It thus sets forth most pathetically the sense of discordance between a man and his environment, which urges the soul that feels it to seek a better home. So this is a true pilgrim psalm. (Maclaren), 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com, The Whole Bible It was spoken with lying lips and with a deceitful tongue. b. The whole family would come for Passover while only the men were required to go up for the other two feasts. 11, 12 with Matthew 4:6). Historical Books But take heart! Psalm 147: A hallelujah chorus because of Gods goodness to the earth and to Jerusalem. Major Prophets Written by David perhaps at the time of Absaloms rebellion. Worship by the redeemed. Psalm. Thanks for visiting! Note the imprecatory prayer (vv. 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Psalm 137: By the canals of Babylon. His attitude is the same as that of the psalmist in Psalm 42: My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. There were those that sought his ruin, and had almost effected it, by lying. Psalm 1 Psalm 2 Psalm 3 Psalm 4 Psalm 5 Psalm 6 Psalm 7 Psalm 8 Psalm 9 Psalm 10 Psalm 11 Psalm 12 Psalm 13 Psalm 14 Psalm 15 Psalm 16 Psalm 17 Psalm 18 Psalm 19 Psalm 20 Psalm 21 vv. Pentateuch Psalm 92: Song of praise for the sabbath day. 1-7 Providence: directs pilgrims (tenor solo), vv. What shall be given to you: The psalmist shifted from his prayer to God to speak to the false tongue of those who caused him distress. 57) 3.2 Notes It looks to the time of Jacobs trouble and Gods deliverance from the giant, the man of sin (vv. Hello and welcome to RayFowler.org. Psalm 109: Messianic psalm the humiliation of Christ. 1, 2 Central experience: deeply dejected in a strange land; weeping as they remember Zion. And so the tongue that is deceitful and has hurt others will itself be hurt. 2) Praise God for his protection and deliverance in your life. Welcome! 12-14). Psalm 31: Psalm of troubles and trials, followed by prayer for deliverance, and the deliverance that follows as an answer to prayer (v. 1). Psalm 32: Maschil: psalm of instruction. The major divisions correspond to the Pentateuch (see outline). Pilgrim stands in the temple and lifts his voice in praise with the multitude. 6-13). i. COMMENT: One of the more noticeable features about the Book of Psalms is the systematic arrangement. Jesus, however, was holy, harmless and separate from sin. WebPsalm 120: Chanted as the pilgrim march to Jerusalem began. Death is also. Songs of the Pilgrim Caravans, Songs of Ascents, Songs of Degrees. The key is Psalm 122:3, 4: Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together, whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD. Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips a. I am for peace: He loved and longed for Gods peace, His shalom. 1, 2 Revelation of the sanctuary of the Shepherds soul. This is what you truly desire in your heart of hearts to meet with God and to know the beauty of his presence. And so thats our first application from this Psalm. By Ray Fowler. The title Muthlabben means death of the son and may refer to the death of Goliath (1 Samuel 17:4-51). As the tribes of Israel go up to Jerusalem to worship at the appointed feast days Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles they sing these psalms. Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. The psalmist cries out to the Lord, and the Lord answers him. Webfor their delusions come to nothing. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible Psalm 107: Song of the wandering Jew when he re-enters the promised land (vv. This world is a hostile place full of lies and war. Poetical Books Read full chapter Psalm 118 Psalm 120 New International Version (NIV) Men say, I have given so often that I can give no more; God says, I have given, therefore I will give. (Maclaren), iv. The lies our soul needs deliverance from are not only the lies said about us, but also the lies said to us lies about God, lies about man, lies about ourself, lies about life, identity, purpose, and happiness. In my distress: Distress addeth wings to our devotions. Pauline Epistles Minor Prophets And so I want you to know as we enter this New Year that whatever your trouble, God is there for you. Luke-Acts They have been attributed to David, to Solomon, to Ezra, to Haggai, to Zechariah, and to Malachi, without any positive evidence. Song of deliverance from Egypt and the origin of the nation. We dont always fit. WebPsalm 120:1 In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me. Have you been too long apart from God? v. 13 with Exodus 3:14, 15). i. 5; Succa 51b). (It is also an acrostic poemthere are 22 stanzas of eight verses each; all eight verses start with one of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet.) Woe is me, that I dwell in Meshech, General Epistles Blessed with all earthly blessings a perfect acrostic. They use Matthew 8:17. Psalm 84: Deep desire for Gods house that they might look upon the face of thine anointed (v. 9). 4-6 Permanency of the Blessed Man (Ungodly will perish; the Lord knows the way of the righteous.). Hebrews 1:6). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Jerusalem in the Bible represents the city of God, the place of the temple, the place where God chose to dwell and to meet with his people. Some have used it for personal devotions, and others in 1) Call on the Lord in times of trouble. WebThese are all of the chapters of the book of Psalms . 18, 19). Psalm 1: Perfect Man (last Adam) They have no heart to sing but put their harps on a willow tree. The author of these fifteen Psalms is not known; and most probably they were not the work of one person. Most High is a kingdom phrase. These verses in Psalm 120 are both a warning to the wicked and a reassurance to the righteous that God is just and that he will punish every sin. It emphasizes the humanity of Christ and His ultimate victory as Man (Hebrews 2:6-8; 1 Corinthians 15:27). Psalm 120 Dr. Steve Horn May 22, 2016 Text Introduction: Today, we are beginning a new series. 1 I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me. Help comes from God (vv. Web7 I am for making peace, . We do not become pilgrims until we become strangers. But thats where prayer comes in. Also a Davidic psalm David mentioned 4 times. The Old Testament Major Prophets He warned those lying lips of their destiny, of what shall be done to you. They are short, easy to memorize, and meant to be sung in praise and worship to God. He is not in an ideal Garden of Eden but is in the midst of the ungodly, sinners, and the scornful. This makes Psalm 120 a fitting start to the Songs of Ascents. 1 Chronicles 16:8). Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. Intro: When someone dies unexpectedly, terrible tragedy Lots of questions, variety of feelings What should I Your partnership makes all we do possible. Psalm 26: Plea on the basis of personal righteousness. Minor Prophets Its never that youre a terrible person and they go around telling everyone how good you are, right? Psalm 80: Plea to the Shepherd of Israel to lead them again. 1 Chronicles 13:6 uses this phrase to describe the bringing of the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem: to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD. Psa 120:1-4. This is prophetically the cry of the remnant during the Great Tribulation. History reveals that God does not forget (vv. Psalm 15: Those who shall enter the kingdom. vv. Imprecatory prayer (vv. WebFree Access to Sermons on Psalms 120:7, Church Sermons, Illustrations on Psalms 120:7, and Preaching Slides on Psalms 120:7. Saints of all ages turn here for help and hope. Psalm 23: Psalm of an old shepherd (see authors booklet by the same name). David is the writer of 37 of these 41 psalms. Johannine Writings Darkness, distress, and death. You can check these in your browser security settings. i. Each begins and ends with a hallelujah. The night of sin and suffering is over. Israel will be redeemed. The first few psalms cover the entire Book of Psalms in the same way. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27). Psalm 120 shows us the best way. David records his own experience of this. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. Devout hearts argue that what Jehovah has done once He will do again. Psalm 139: A song of praise to the attributes of God. Minor Prophets Psalm 128: The family is come to Jerusalem to worship. This psalm to the majesty of God opens the Hallel psalms which are sung at the Passover feast. 9-17 Messiah: His companions and church. This psalm and the next 2 present a picture of the benefits of the setting up of His kingdom. Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips: The psalmist described the nature of his distress evil words spoken against him from lying lips and a deceitful tongue. He could not be the spotless Lamb offered for our sin if He were diseased disease is the result of sin. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point 14) II. (Psalm 120:5-6) The weariness of living with those who hate Gods shalom. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point In this world you will have trouble. vv. James 5:13 tells us plainly: Is any one of you in trouble? They look to the future for a larger deliverance. Rebellion against God and Christ began at the arrest of Jesus (Acts 4:23-26). The Gospels One must know the Shepherd of Psalm 22 and have walked with Him in life to know intimately Psalm 23. WebThis study guide was designed for adult Bible classes, though it might be suitable for junior and senior high classes as well. "Psalms: The Expositor's Bible Commentary" Volume 5 (Psalms-Song of Songs) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1991). Contentment in the place where deceit is practiced, and strife is loved, is base contentment. Thats why we read in Romans 12:19: Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for Gods wrath, for it is written: It is mine to avenge; I will repay, says the Lord. (Romans 12:19) Its not your place to judge the sins of others. When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. (Luke 2:41-42). Cookie Notice: These songs of desire, and hope, and approach are appropriate for the pilgrims use as they go up to worship. (G. Campbell Morgan) This being likely so, then Jesus would have sung these songs on His many journeys to Jerusalem from Galilee. Psalm 94: A call upon God to intervene in righteousness against the wicked. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. WebThe backdrop for the Psalms is twofold: 1) the acts of God in creation and history, and 2) the history of Israel. Moses witnesses the deaths of 1 1/2 million Israelites who came with him out of Egypt but perish in the wilderness. Johannine Writings 1, 3). var sc_project=2352896;
According to Charles Spurgeon (and many others), the word we translate ascents shares the same root with to bring up in 1 Chronicles 13:6. Another has termed it the decisive declaration concerning the outcome of events and forces at work today. Psalm 126 says you will! And from a deceitful tongue. The Bible urges you as a Christian to pursue peace in every aspect of your life. No more! God the Holy Spirit invites men to accept the Savior. Psalm 133: The pilgrim thanks God for the fellowship of other brethren who have come up to Jerusalem. As the pilgrim journey to Jerusalem began, the author was mindful of the weariness endured living apart from the supportive community of Gods people. Email / username or password was incorrect! Each of these psalms contains the title "A Song of Ascent." And I cant feel at home in this world anymore. Why not start the journey with a happy song? It has gained momentum down through the ages and will finally break in a mounting and mighty crescendo. And according to Psalm 120 what is the punishment for a deceitful tongue? vv. ii. When we are slandered it is a joy that the Lord knows us, and cannot be made to doubt our uprightness. Psalm 59: Gods people surrounded by enemies. Glory to God in the highest; peace on earth has come in the person of the King. Psalm 119: Praise to the Word of God. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Web3 Things We Should Hate Psalm 119:113-120. Thats what the Psalms of Ascent are. We desire first and foremost to be with God and to meet with him. vv. The same root word is used in the same context in 1 Chronicles 15:15. Let burning coals fall upon them; may they be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, never to rise. (Psalm 140:910) Hell is forever, and those who die outside of Christ will face Gods severe judgment for sin for all of eternity. Or do you pray? i. I am for peace: Properly, I am peace; desirous of peace, peaceful, forbearing, in fact, peace itself. (Spurgeon), ii. The New Testament The answer again is in the sanctuary (v. 13). Gods judgment is appropriate and just. Psalm 105: Hymn to God in history from Abraham to Moses. That I dwell among the tents of Kedar! Pauline Epistles The commandments reveal the wisdom and righteousness of God (vv. Compare vv. Tabernacle, temple, house, assembly, and congregation appear in almost every psalm. Davids experience is that of all Gods children (v. 19). The Gospels Psalm 6: Perfect Man in midst of chastisement (bruising heel) The plea of David is that God will judge him in mercy and not anger. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed Psalm 7: Perfect Man in midst of false witnesses This series of 15 psalms primarily records Davids personal experience, but they also look to the future when the godly remnant is in trouble. And He heard me: The psalmist remembered Gods past faithfulness in his present need. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. 5-8). 8, 9). Why does God permit the wicked to prosper (vv. Psalm 43: A call to God to act on behalf of the remnant. They seek a refuge (vv. At least for a while, he needed better company and he would find it among the pilgrims who came to Jerusalem and who shared in these Songs of Ascents. 1-6 Companions of the King who enter the kingdom. The nations will come to Jerusalem to worship (see Isaiah 2:2; Zechariah 2:10, 11). i. The Old Testament And He heard me: The psalmist remembered Gods past faithfulness in his present need. WebAt its core Psalm 124 teaches you that you can depend on God, and that you must depend on God if you want to make it safely to the other side. Psalm 37: A promise of future blessing to the remnant of Israel in the form of an acrostic. 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