In this podcast, day 2, you will hear Psalm 56, 120, 140, 141, and 142.  

Psalm 56

Psalm 56 is a lament Psalm. A lament Psalm is a Psalm that expresses grief before the Lord, and it asks the Lord for help. David wrote Psalm 56 to God, asking for protection and deliverance from the Philistines. 1 Samuel 21:10-15 provides the backdrop for Psalm 56.

Psalm 120 

The actual author of Psalm 120 is not known for sure. Some scholars think that it was King David who wrote this Psalm. Psalm 120 is a lament Psalm written by and an individual who is being persecuted by enemies. A lament Psalm is a Psalm that expresses grief before the Lord, and it asks the Lord for help. The writer of Psalm 120, instead of focusing on his persecutors, the psalmist pens a prayer for protection to God. The psalmist is confident that God would protect and save him from his distress.

Psalm 140

Psalm 140 is a lament Psalm written by David. A lament Psalm is a Psalm that expresses grief before the Lord, and it asks the Lord for help. David had many enemies who wanted to do him harm. The threats that David faced drove him closer to God. David’s enemies used many tactics to try and harm him. One of their most-used tactics was slander. In Psalm 140, David appeals to God to listen and rescue him from his distress of false accusations.

Psalm 141

Psalm 141 is a lament Psalm written by David. A lament Psalm is a Psalm that expresses grief before the Lord, and it asks the Lord for help. In Psalm 141, David prays for protection against being driven to sin. David intensely prays for God to protect him from dishonesty, compromise, and foolish talk. In this Psalm, David shows that he is motivated to integrity and love for God rather than by selfishness and personal fame.

Psalm 142

Psalm 142 is a lament Psalm written by David. A lament Psalm is a Psalm that expresses grief before the Lord, and it asks the Lord for help. 1 Samuel 22:1 and 24:3 gives the context for Psalm 142. David wrote this Psalm early in his life while he was hiding in a cave from Saul.