Introduction: This psalm is found in book 5 of the Psalms. It addresses the issue of painful public character assassination. The accusations and criticisms are unwarranted, but real nonetheless. Some have noted this as the most outspoken and violent of the imprecatory psalms, and that it should be condemned because it allegedly contradicts the teachings of Jesus. This is, however, an unthinking response. (Motyer)
This psalm is not about personal revenge. It is about God's justice being displayed for God's glory and the good of the one being exposed to malicious words. It displays the consequences of sin.
Superscription: To the music director. A psalm of David.
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By God's amazing grace alone, Phil was drawn to salvation in Jesus Christ as a college freshman. He began his pastoral ministry as an assistant pastor (working specifically with youth and music) in 1983 while in seminary. He became the senior pastor here at Calvary in December...
