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Everyone has sinned and is guilty before God (Romans 3:20–24).
The psalmist prays for God’s love and mercy.
In this lament, the psalmist feels overwhelmed by constant trouble from his enemies, so he turns to the Lord’s love, righteousness, and faithfulness. He remembers what God has done in the past and longs for God to renew his love. He opens himself to God’s wisdom because he knows that God’s instruction leads to life.
In this final group of psalms of David, psalms of praise and wisdom (Psalms 138–139, 145) form a frame around five psalms of lament (Psalms 140–144).
Glossary
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning God: Judge, and his Justice Justification Before God: Under Law: Man Cannot Attain To Man: Cannot be Just with God The Judgment: None, by Nature Can Stand In