Scofield Reference Bible Notes/Psalms

by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield

Book Introduction - Psalms

Read first chapter of Psalms
The simplest description of the five books of Psalms is that they were the inspired prayer- and-praise book of Israel. They are revelations of truth, not abstractly, but in the terms of human experience. The truth revealed is wrought into the emotions, desires, and sufferings of the people of God by the circumstances through which they pass. But those circumstances are such as to constitute an anticipation of analogous conditions through which Christ in His incarnation, and the Jewish remnant in the tribulation (Is 10:21, refs), should pass; so then many Psalms are prophetic of the sufferings, the faith, and the victory of both. Psalms 22 and 50 are examples. The former--the holy of holies of the Bible-- reveals all that was in the mind of Christ when He uttered the desolate cry, "My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" The latter is an anticipation of what will be in the heart of Israel when she shall turn to Jehovah again (Deuteronomy 30:1,2). Other Psalms are directly prophetic of "the sufferings of Christ, and the glories which should follow" (Luke 24:25-27,44). Psalm 2 is a notable instance, presenting Jehovah's Anointed as rejected and crucified (Psalms 2:1-3; Acts 4:24-28) but afterward set as King in Zion.
The great themes of the Psalms are, Christ, Jehovah, the Law, Creation, the future of Israel, and the exercises of the renewed heart in suffering, in joy, in perplexity. The promises of the Psalms are primarily Jewish, and suited to a people under the law, but are spiritually true in Christian experience also, in the sense that they disclose the mind of God, and the exercises of His heart toward those who are perplexed, afflicted, or cast down.
The imprecatory Psalms are the cry of the oppressed in Israel for justice--a cry appropriate and right in the earthly people of God, and based upon a distinct promise in the Abrahamic Covenant ( (See Scofield "Genesis 15:18") ), but a cry unsuited to the church, a heavenly people who have taken their place with a rejected and crucified Christ. (Luke 9:52-55).
The Psalms are in five books, each ending in a doxology:

• Psalms 1-41.
• Psalms 42-72.
• Psalms 73-89.
• Psalms 90-106.
• Psalms 107-150.

CHAPTER 2

Verse 6

king
The second Psalm gives the order of the establishment of the kingdom. It is in six parts:

• (1) The rage of the Gentiles, the vain imagination of "people" (Jews), and the antagonism of rulers against Jehovah's anointed Psalms 2:1-3. The inspired interpretation of this is in Acts 4:25-28 which asserts its fulfilment in the crucifixion of Christ.
• (2) The derision of Jehovah Psalms 2:4 that men should suppose it possible to set aside His covenant 2 Samuel 7:8-17 and oath Psalms 89:34-37.
• (3) The vexation Psalms 2:5 fulfilled, first in the destruction of Jerusalem, A.D. 70; and in the final dispersion of the Jews at that time; and to be fulfilled more completely in the tribulation Matthew 24:29 which immediately precedes the return of the King. Matthew 24:30.
• (4) The establishment of the rejected King upon Zion Psalms 2:6.
• (5) The subjection of the earth to the King's rule Psalms 2:7-9 and
• (6) the present appeal to the world powers. Psalms 2:10-12. See Psalm 8., next in order of the Messianic Psalms. (Note. Psalms 2. 8. 16. 22. 23. 24. 40. 41. 45. 68. 69. 72. 89. 102. 110. and 118. are considered as Messianic. It is not questioned that many other Psalms also refer to Christ.

Verse 11

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9")

Verse 12

trust
Trust is the characteristic O.T. word for the N.T. "faith," "believe." It occurs 152 times in the O.T., and is the rendering of Heb. words signifying to take refuge (e.g. Ruth 2:12 "to lean on" (e.g.) Psalms 56:3 "to roll on" (e.g.) Psalms 22:8 "to stay upon" (e.g.) Job 35:14.

CHAPTER 3

Verse 1

trust
Trust is the characteristic O.T. word for the N.T. "faith," "believe." It occurs 152 times in the O.T., and is the rendering of Heb. words signifying to take refuge (e.g. Ruth 2:12 "to lean on" (e.g.) Psalms 56:3 "to roll on" (e.g.) Psalms 22:8 "to stay upon" (e.g.) Job 35:14.

CHAPTER 4

Verse 1

Neginoth
Neginoth: stringed instruments mentioned in connection with Psalms 3.; 5. 43.; 54.; 60.; 66.; 75., where it seems clear that the musical directions now appearing as titles of Psalms 4.; 6.; 54.; 55.; 61.; 67.; and 76., were anciently appended to the preceding Psalms.

Verse 5

trust (See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 5

Verse 1

Nehiloth
Nehiloth is not a musical instrument, but means "inheritance," and indicates the character of the Psalm. The righteous are the Lord's inheritance.

Verse 7

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9")

Verse 11

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12")

CHAPTER 6

Verse 1

Neginoth Stringed instruments.
Sheminth The word means "the eighth" -- in music an octave.

CHAPTER 8

Verse 1

1 Gittith= "winepress," and so, of the harvest, in the sense of judgment Isaiah 63:3; Revelation 19:15; Psalms 7:1, to which the title of Psalm 8. properly belongs, is a Psalm of judgment.

Verse 5

For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels
In Psa 2. Christ was presented as Jehovah's Son and King, rejected and crucified but yet to reign in Zion. In Psa 8., while His deity is fully recognized (Psalms 8:1), Psa. 110 with Matthew 22:41-46 He is seen as Son of man Psalms 8:4-6 who, "made for a little while lower than the angels, " is to have dominion over the redeemed creation Hebrews 2:6-11. The authority here is racial and Adamic, rather than purely divine as in Psa 2., or Davidic as in Psa 89. That which the first man lost, the second man and "last Adam" more than regained. Hebrews 2:6-11 in connection with Psa. 8., and Romans 8:17-21 show that the "many sons" whom He is bringing to glory, are joint heirs with Him in both the royal right of Psa. 2. and the human right of Heb. 2. See Psa. 16., next in order of the Messianic Psalms.
angel (See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

CHAPTER 9

Verse 1

Muth-labben
"death of the son," is not a musical instrument but the title of the Psalm. Possibly connected with 2 Samuel 12:20.

Verse 10

trust (See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 11

Verse 1

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12")

CHAPTER 12

Verse 1

Sheminith
(See Scofield "Psalms 6:1")

CHAPTER 15

Verse 4

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9")

CHAPTER 16

Verse 1

Michtam
Michtam, "a prayer," or "meditation." See Psa 56.; 57.; 59.; 60.
trust (See Scofield "Psalms 2:12")

Verse 9

thy flesh
The 16th Psalm is a prediction of the resurrection of the King. As a prophet David understood that, not at His first advent, but at some time subsequent to His death and resurrection Messiah would assume the Davidic throne. See Acts 2:25-31; Luke 1:32,33; Acts 15:13-17. See "Davidic Covenant," (See Scofield "2 Samuel 7:14") ; "Kingdom (O.T.)," See Scofield "Zechariah 12:8".
See Psa 22., next in order of the Messianic Psalms.

Verse 10

hell
Heb. "Sheol," (See Scofield "Habakkuk 2:5").

CHAPTER 17

Verse 7

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 18

Verse 5

hell
Heb. "Sheol," (See Scofield "Habakkuk 2:5")

CHAPTER 19

Verse 9

fear of the Lord
The "fear of the Lord," a phrase of the O.T. piety, meaning reverential trust, with hatred of evil.

Verse 14

redeemer Heb. "goel," Redemp. (Kinsman type). (See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20").

CHAPTER 20

Verse 1

defend
Heb. "set thee on an high place."

Verse 2

sanctuary
Heb. qodesh (tr. "holy,") Psalms 20:6

Verse 6

from his
Heb. "from the heaven of his holiness."

CHAPTER 21

Verse 7

trusteth (See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 22

Verse 1

Aijeleth Shahar
Or, Ay-ys-leth Shachar, "hind of the morning," a title, not a musical instrument.
My God, My God
Psalms 22., 23., and 24. form a trilogy. In Psalm 22, the good Shepherd gives His life for the sheep John 10:11, in Psalm 23 the great Shepherd, "brought again from the dead through the blood of the everlasting covenant." Hebrews 13:20 tenderly cares for the sheep; in Psalm 24, the chief Shepherd appears as King of glory to own and reward the sheep 1 Peter 5:4.

Verse 7

All they that see me
Psalm 22. is a graphic picture of death by crucifixion. The bones (of the hands, arms, shoulders, and pelvis) out of joint (Psalms 22:14) the profuse perspiration caused by intense suffering (v. 14); the action of the heart affected (v.14); strength exhausted, and extreme thirst (Psalms 22:15); the hands and feet pierced (Psalms 22:16) partial nudity with hurt to modesty (Psalms 22:17), are all incidental to that mode of death. The accompanying circumstances are precisely those fulfilled in the crucifixion of Christ. Psalms 22:14-17. The desolate cry of ; Psalms 22:1; Matthew 27:46, the periods of light and darkness of ; Psalms 22:2; Matthew 27:45 the contumely of ; Psalms 22:6-8,12,13,18; Matthew 27:29-43 the casting lots of verse Psalms 22:18 (Matthew 27:35), all were literally fulfilled. When it is remembered that crucifixion was a Roman, not Jewish form of execution, the proof of inspiration is irresistible.

Verse 22

I will declare
At verse 22 the Psalm breaks from crucifixion to resurrection; fulfilled in the "Go to my brethren," etc., of John 20:17. The risen Christ declares to His brethren the name, "Father."

Verse 23

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 25

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 28

For the kingdom is
CF.v. 30. The kingdom is Jehovah's. In verse 30 Adonai is in view as ruling on behalf of Jehovah. See Psa 110., with Matthew 22:42-45. The great end and object of the rule of Adonai (Lord) is the restoration of the kingdom to Jehovah (Lord).
See 1 Corinthians 15:23,24. See "Names of Deity,"
1 Corinthians 15:23,24 (See Scofield "Genesis 2:4") , See Scofield "Genesis 15:2".

CHAPTER 24

Verse 3

Who shall
The order is:

• (1) the declaration of title, "the earth is the Lord's" Psalms 24:1,2.
• (2) Who shall rule the earth? (Psalms 24:3-6). It is a question of worthiness, and no one is worthy but the Lamb. Cf. ; Daniel 7:13,14; Revelation 5:3-10; Matthew 25:31.
• (3) The King of glory takes the throne of earth Psalms 24:7-10.

See Psa 40., next in order of the Messianic Psalms.

CHAPTER 25

Verse 2

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

Verse 12

feareth
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 20

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

Verse 22

redeem
(See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20") See Scofield "Exodus 14:30"

CHAPTER 26

Verse 1

trusted
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

Verse 11

redeem
(See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20") See Scofield "Exodus 14:30"

CHAPTER 27

Verse 8

when thou
Or, My heart said unto thee, Let my face seek thy face.

CHAPTER 30

Verse 3

grave
Heb. "Sheol," (See Scofield "Habakkuk 2:5").

Verse 12

my glory
i.e. my tongue, or my soul. Genesis 49:6; Psalms 16:9; 57:8

CHAPTER 31

Verse 1

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

Verse 5

redeemed
(See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20") See Scofield "Exodus 14:30"

Verse 17

grave
Heb. "Sheol," (See Scofield "Habakkuk 2:5")

Verse 19

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9")

CHAPTER 33

Verse 8

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9")

Verse 18

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9")

Verse 21

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12")

CHAPTER 34

Verse 7

angel
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4")

Verse 9

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9")

Verse 11

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 20

He keepeth
See Exodus 12:46; John 19:36

Verse 22

redeemeth
(See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20"). See Scofield "Exodus 14:30".

CHAPTER 35

Verse 1

redeemeth
(See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20"). See Scofield "Exodus 14:30".

Verse 5

angel
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

Verse 17

my darling
Heb. "my only one." Psalms 22:20.

CHAPTER 36

Verse 7

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 37

Verse 37

perfect man
(See Scofield "1 Kings 8:61").

Verse 40

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 38

Verse 1

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 39

Verse 1

1 Jeduthun
Jeduthun, a Levite, chief singer and instructor. See 1 Chronicles 9:16; 16:38,41,42; 25:1,3,6; 2 Chronicles 5:12; 35:15; Nehemiah 11:17. He is mentioned in Psalms 39,62, 77. Jeduthun was first called Ethan.

CHAPTER 40

Verse 1

I waited
The 40th Psalm speaks of Messiah, Jehovah's Servant, obedient unto death. The Psalm begins with the joy of Christ in resurrection (Psalms 40:1,2). He has been in the horrible pit of the grave, but has been brought up. Verses 3-5 are His resurrection testimony, His "new song." Verses 6 and 7 are retrospective. When sacrifice and offering had become abominable because of the wickedness of the people Isaiah 1:10-15 then the obedient Servant came to make the pure offering ; Psalms 40:7-17; Hebrews 10:5-17. See Psalm 41., next in order of the Messianic Psalms.

Verse 3

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 4

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 41

Verse 9

Yea, mine own familiar friend
Psalm 41. is the Psalm of the betrayal of the Son of man, as Jesus Himself taught. John 13:18,19. See Psalm 45., next in order of the Messianic Psalms.
trusted (See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 42

Verse 1

Maschil
Maschil, "instruction."

CHAPTER 44

Verse 6

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

Verse 26

redeem
(See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20") See Scofield "Exodus 14:30"

CHAPTER 45

Verse 1

Shoshannim
Shoshannim, "lilies," and so, the spring; the Shoshannim Psalms were probably connected with the Passover season, and hence reminders of redemption out of bondage, and of the origins of Israel.
king
This great psalm of the King, with Psalms 46.-47., obviously looks forward to the advent in glory. The reference in Hebrews 1:8,9 is not so much to the anointing as an event Matthew 3:16,17 as to the permanent state of the King. Cf. Isaiah 11:1,2.
The divisions are:

• (1) The supreme beauty of the King (Psalms 45:1,2);
• (2) the coming of the King in glory Psalms 45:3-5; Revelation 19:11-21.
• (3) the deity of the King and character of His reign Psalms 45:6,7; Hebrews 1:8,9; Isaiah 11:1-5.
• (4) as associated with Him in earthly rule, the queen is presented, Psalms 45:9-13 and in that relation the King is not called Elohim (See Scofield "Genesis 1:1") as in verse 6, but Adonai, the husband name of Deity See Scofield "Genesis 15:2".
• (5) the virgin companions of the queen, who would seem to be the Jewish remnant. (See Scofield "Romans 11:5"). Revelation 14:1-4 are next seen Psalms 45:14,15, and
• (6) the Psalm closes with a reference to the earthly fame of the King.

See Psalm 68., next in order of the Messianic Psalms.

CHAPTER 46

Verse 1

Alamoth
Alamoth, "soprano," from almah, a virgin. Some have thought the alamoth, "virgins," were a temple choir, singing antiphonally to the sheminith, or male choir. (See Scofield "Psalms 6:1"). But contr, see 1 Chronicles 15:20.

CHAPTER 49

Verse 6

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

Verse 7

redeem
(See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20") See Scofield "Exodus 14:30"

Verse 8

redemption
(See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20"). See Scofield "Exodus 14:30".

Verse 14

grave
Heb. "Sheol," (See Scofield "Habakkuk 2:5").

Verse 15

redeem (See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20") See Scofield "Exodus 14:30"
grave Heb. "Sheol," (See Scofield "Habakkuk 2:5").

CHAPTER 51

Verse 1

Have
This Psalm must ever be, in its successive steps, the mould of the experience of a sinning saint who comes back to full communion and service. The steps are:

• (1) sin thoroughly judged before God (vs. 1-6);
• (2) forgiveness and cleansing through the blood (v. 7.f.c.)
• (3) cleansing (v. 7,1,c, to 10.) Cf John 13:4-10; Ephesians 5:26; 1 John 1:9.
• (4) Spirit-filled for joy and power (vs. 11,12);
• (5) service (v. 13);
• (6) worship (vs 14-17);
• (7) the restored saint in fellowship with God, not about self, but about the blessing of Zion. Personally, it was David's pathway to restored communion after his sin with Bathsheba. Dispensationally, it will be the pathway of returning Israel. Deuteronomy 30:1-10.

Verse 7

Hyssop
Hyssop was the little shrub 1 Kings 4:33 with which the blood and water of purification were applied. ; Leviticus 14:1-7; Numbers 19:1-19. Cleansing in Scripture is twofold:

• (1) Of a sinner from the guilt of sin; the blood ("hyssop") aspect;
• (2) of a saint from the defilement of sin--the water ("wash me") aspect;
• (3) Under grace the sinner is purged by blood when he believes Matthew 26:28; Hebrews 1:3; 9:12; 10:14. Both aspects of cleansing, by blood and by water, are brought out in ; John 13:10; Ephesians 5:25,26.

"He that is bathed needeth not save to wash his feet"; "Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it redemption by "blood, "hyssop," the "bath"] that He might sanctify and cleanse "it with the washing by the word": answering to the "wash me" of verse 7.

Verse 11

Take not
No believer of this dispensation, aware of the promise of His abiding John 14:16 should pray, "Take not Thy Holy Spirit from me." Ephesians 4:30 but while Christian position is not found here, Christian experience in essence is.

CHAPTER 52

Verse 7

trusted (See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 53

Verse 1

Mahalath Mahalath, apparently a temple choir.
Maschil Maschil, "instruction."

CHAPTER 54

Verse 1

Neginoth Neginoth, stringed instrucments.
Maschil Maschil, "instruction."

CHAPTER 55

Verse 15

hell
Or, the grave.

CHAPTER 56

Verse 1

Jonath-elem-rechokim Meaning, "the cry of the dove of distant terebinth trees."
Michtam Michtam, a prayer.

Verse 3

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 57

Verse 1

trusteth
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 60

Verse 1

Michtam
Michtam, a prayer.

Verse 4

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 5

Vs.5-12
Verses 5-12 are identical with Psalms 108:6-13.

CHAPTER 61

Verse 4

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 62

Verse 1

Jeduthun
(See Scofield "Psalms 39:1").

Verse 8

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 66

Verse 16

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

CHAPTER 67

Verse 1

Neginoth
Neginoth, stringed instruments.

Verse 7

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

CHAPTER 68

Verse 1

Let God arise
The entire Psalm is pervaded by the joy of Israel in the kingdom, but a stricter order of events begins with verse 18. This is quoted Ephesians 4:7-16 of Christ's ascension ministry. Verses 21-23 refer to the regathering of Israel, and the destruction of the Beast and his armies.

• (See "Beast," (See Scofield "Daniel 7:8") )
• (See "Beast," (See Scofield "Revelation 19:20") ).
• (See "Armageddon" (See Scofield "Revelation 16:16") , Revelation 19:17-19.

Verses 24-35 are descriptive of full and universal kingdom blessing.

• (See "Kingdom" (O.T.), (See Scofield "Genesis 1:26")

(See Scofield "Zechariah 12:8").
See Psalm 69., next in order of the Messianic Psalms.

Verse 17

angels
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

CHAPTER 69

Verse 1

Shoshannim (See Scofield "Psalms 45:1").
Save me, O God
The N.T. quotations from, and references to, this Psalm indicate in what way it adumbrates Christ. It is the psalm of His humiliation and rejection Psalms 69:4,7,8,10-12. Psalms 69:14-20 may well describe the exercises of His holy soul in Gethsemane Matthew 26:36-45 while Psalms 69:21 is a direct reference to the cross ; Matthew 27:34,48; John 19:28. The imprecatory verses Psalms 69:22-28 are connected Romans 11:9,10 with the present judicial blindness of Israel, Psalms 69:25 having special reference to Judas. Acts 1:20 who is thus made typical of his generation, which shared his guilt.
See Psalm 72, next in order of the Messianic Psalms.

Verse 18

redeem
Heb. goel, Redemp. (Kinsman type). (See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20").

CHAPTER 71

Verse 1

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

Verse 5

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

Verse 23

redeemed
(See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20"). See Scofield "Exodus 14:30".

CHAPTER 72

Verse 1

Give the king
The Psalm as a whole forms a complete vision of Messiah's kingdom so far as the O.T. revelation extended. All David's prayers will find their fruition in the kingdom (Psalms 72:20); 2 Samuel 23:1-4.
Verse 1 refers to the investiture of the King's Son with the kingdom, of which investiture the formal description is given in Daniel 7:13,14; Revelation 5:5-10; Psalms 72:2-7,12-14 give the character of the kingdom. (Cf) Isaiah 11:3-9.
The emphatic word is righteousness. The sermon on the Mount describes the kingdom of righteousness. Verses 8-11 speak of the universality of the kingdom. Verse 16 hints at the means by which universal blessing is to be brought in. Converted Israel will be the "handful of corn" Amos 9:9 as the King Himself in death and resurrection was the single grain, the "corn of wheat" John 12:24 "To the Jew first" is the order alike of Church and kingdom. ; Romans 1:16; Acts 13:46; 15:16,17. It is through restored Israel that the kingdom is to be extended over the earth. Zechariah 8:13,20-23.
See Psalm 89., next in order of the Messianic Psalms.

Verse 5

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 14

redeem
Heb. "goel," Redemp. (Kinsman type). (See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20").

Verse 20

ended
Lit. to be ended, i.e. in complete answer. 2 Samuel 23:1-4.

CHAPTER 73

Verse 1

ended
Lit. to be ended, i.e. in complete answer. 2 Samuel 23:1-4.

Verse 28

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 74

Verse 1

Maschil
Maschil, instruction.

Verse 2

redeemed
Heb. "goel," Redemp. (Kinsman type). (See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20").

CHAPTER 76

Verse 1

Neginoth
Neginoth, stringed instruments.

CHAPTER 77

Verse 1

Jeduthun
(See Scofield "Psalms 39:1").

Verse 15

redeemed
Heb. "goel," Redemp. (Kinsman type). (See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20").

CHAPTER 78

Verse 1

Maschil
Maschil, instruction.

Verse 22

trusted
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12")

Verse 25

angels
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

CHAPTER 80

Verse 1

Shoshannim
See title note; (See Scofield "Psalms 45:1").

CHAPTER 81

Verse 1

Gittith
See title note; (See Scofield "Psalms 8:1").

Verse 12

So I gave
See, Acts 7:42; 14:16; Romans 1:24,26.

CHAPTER 84

Verse 1

Gittith
See title note; (See Scofield "Psalms 8:1").

Verse 6

Baca
Or, weeping. Not a literal valley, but any place of tears. Cf. Psalms 23:4.

CHAPTER 85

Verse 9

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

CHAPTER 86

Verse 2

trusteth
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

Verse 11

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 13

hell
Heb. "Sheol," (See Scofield "Habakkuk 2:5").

CHAPTER 88

Verse 1

Mahalath
Or, M'holoth, meaning dancing with glad noises.

Verse 3

grave
Heb. "Sheol," (See Scofield "Habakkuk 2:5").

Verse 10

dead
(See Scofield "Ecclesiastes 9:10").

CHAPTER 89

Verse 1

Maschil
Maschil, instruction.

Verse 27

higher than the kings of the earth
The eighty-ninth Psalm is at once the confirmation and exposition of the Davidic Covenant 2 Samuel 7:9-14. That the covenant itself looks far beyond David and Solomon is sure from Psalms 89:27. "Higher than the kings of the earth" can only refer to Immanuel. ; Isaiah 7:13-15; 9:6,7; Micah 5:2.
The Psalm is in four parts:

• (1) The covenant, though springing from the lovingkindness of Jehovah, yet rests upon His oath (vs. 1-4).
• (2) Jehovah is glorified for His power and goodness in connection with the covenant (vs 5-18).
• (3) The response of Jehovah (vs. 19-37). This is in two parts:
• (a), it confirms the covenant (Psalms 89:19-29), but (b), warns that disobedience in the royal posterity of David will be punished with chastening (Psalms 89:30-32). Historically this chastening began in the division of the Davidic kingdom ; 1 Kings 11:26-36; 12:16-20 and culminated in the captivities and that subordination of Israel to the Gentiles which still continues. See "Gentiles, times of" ; Luke 21:24; Revelation 16:14.
• (4) The plea of the Remnant Isaiah 1:9; Romans 11:5 who urge the severity and long continuance of the chastening (Psalms 89:38-52).

See Psalm 102., next in order of the Messianic Psalms.

Verse 48

grave
Heb. "Sheol," (See Scofield "Habakkuk 2:5").

CHAPTER 90

Verse 13

repent
(See Scofield "Zechariah 8:14").

CHAPTER 91

Verse 2

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

Verse 4

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

Verse 11

angels
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

CHAPTER 95

Verse 9

tempted
Temptation. Psalms 106:14; Genesis 3:1; James 1:2.

CHAPTER 96

Verse 4

feared
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

CHAPTER 102

Verse 1

Hear my prayer, O Lord
The references of Psalms 102:25-27 to Christ Hebrews 1:10-12 assures us that in the preceding verses of Psalm 102 we have, prophetically, the exercises of His holy soul in the days of His humiliation and rejection.
See Psalm 110., next in order of the Messianic Psalms.

Verse 15

heathen i.e. nations.
fear (See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

CHAPTER 103

Verse 4

redeemeth
Heb. "goel," Redemp. (Kinsman type). (See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20").

Verse 11

fear
Also Psalms 103:13, (See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 12

Removed our transgression from us
Three Hebrew words are trans. forgive, forgiven: kaphar, to cover; nasa, to lift away; salach, to send away (cf). Leviticus 16:21,22 the fundamental O.T. idea of forgiveness being not the remission of penalty, but the separation of the sinner from his sin.
Psalms 103:12 expresses this.

Verse 13

fear
Also Psalms 103:13, (See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 20

angels
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

CHAPTER 104

Verse 4

angels
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

CHAPTER 106

Verse 10

redeemed
Heb. "goel," Redemp. (Kinsman type). (See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20").

CHAPTER 107

Verse 2

redeemed
Heb. "goel," Redemp. (Kinsman type). (See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20").

CHAPTER 108

Verse 6

Vs.6-13
Verses 6-13 are identical with Psalms 60:5-12.

CHAPTER 110

Verse 1

The Lord said unto my Lord
The importance of Psalm 110 is attested by the remarkable prominence given to it in the New Testament.

• (1) It affirms the deity of Jesus, thus answering those who deny the full divine meaning of his N.T. title of "Lord." Matthew 22:41-45; Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44; Acts 2:34,35; Hebrews 1:13; 10:12,13.
• (2) This Psalm announces the eternal priesthood of Messiah--one of the most important statements of Scripture (Psalms 110:4).

(See Scofield "Genesis 14:18") See Scofield "Hebrews 5:6". ; Hebrews 7:1-28; 1 Timothy 2:5,6; John 14:6.

• (3) Historically, the Psalm begins with the ascension of Christ Psalms 110:1,; John 20:17; Acts 7:56; Revelation 3:21.
• (4) Prophetically, the Psalm looks on
• (a) to the time when Christ will appear as the Rod of Jehovah's strength, the Deliverer out of Zion. Romans 11:25-27 and the conversion of Israel ; Psalms 110:3; Joel 2:27; Zechariah 13:9; Deuteronomy 30:1-9 (See Scofield "Deuteronomy 30:3") , and
• (b) to the judgment upon the Gentile powers which precedes the setting up of the kingdom (Psalms 110:5,6); Joel 3:9-17; Zechariah 14:1-4; Revelation 19:11-21.

See "Armageddon" Revelation 16:14 (See Scofield "Revelation 19:17"). "Israel" Genesis 12:2,3. See Scofield "Romans 11:26". "Kingdom" See Scofield "Zechariah 12:8". See Scofield "1 Corinthians 15:24". See Scofield "Psalms 2:6". See Scofield "Psalms 118:22.
See Psalm 118, last in order of the Messianic Psalms.

Verse 4

repent
(See Scofield "Zechariah 8:14").

CHAPTER 111

Verse 5

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 9

redemption
(See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20"). See Scofield "Exodus 14:30".

Verse 10

fear
Also; Psalms 112:1. (See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

CHAPTER 112

Verse 1

feareth
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 7

trusting
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 115

Verse 9

trust
Also; Psalms 115:11. (See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

Verse 11

fear
Also Psalms 115:13, (See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 17

dead
(See Scofield "Ecclesiastes 9:10").

CHAPTER 116

Verse 3

hell
Heb. "Sheol," (See Scofield "Habakkuk 2:5").

CHAPTER 118

Verse 4

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 9

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

Verse 22

The stone which the builders refused
See "Christ (as Stone)," See Scofield "Exodus 17:6". See Scofield "1 Peter 2:8".
Psalm 118 looks beyond the rejection of the Stone (Christ) to His final exaltation in the kingdom (Psalms 118:22).
See Psalm 2, first of the Messianic Psalms.

Verse 29

O give thanks unto the Lord
The Messianic Psalms: Summary. That the Psalms contain a testimony to Christ our Lord Himself affirmed Luke 24:44 and the N.T. quotations from the Psalter point unerringly to those Psalms which have the Messianic character. A close spiritual and prophetic character as surely identifies others. Christ is seen in the Psalms

• (1) in two general character, as suffering (e.g. Psa. 22), and as entering into His kingdom glory (e.g. psa 2.; 24.) Cf Luke 24:25-27.
• (2) Christ is seen in His person
• (a) as Son of God Psalms 2:7 and very God ; Psalms 45:6,7; 102:25; 110:1 (b) as Son of man Psalms 8:4-6 (c) as Son of David Psalms 89:3,4,27,29
• (3) Christ is seen in His offices
• (a) as Prophet Psalms 22:22,25; 40:9,10 (b) as Priest Psalms 110:4 and (c) as King (e.g. Psa 2., 24.)
• (4) Christ is seen in His varied work. As Priest He offers Himself in sacrifice Psalms 22:1-31; 40:6; Hebrews 10:5-12 and, in resurrection, as the Priest-Shepherd, ever living to make intercession ; Psalms 23:1-6; Hebrews 7:21-25; 13:20. As Prophet He proclaims the name of Jehovah as Father ; Psalms 22:22; John 20:17. As King He fulfils the Davidic Covenant Psalms 89:1-52 and restores alike the dominion of man over creation ; Psalms 8:4-8; Romans 8:17-21 and of the Father over all. 1 Corinthians 15:25-28.
• (5) The Messianic Psalms give, also, the inner thoughts, the exercises of soul, of Christ in His earthly experiences. (See, e.g., Psalms 16:8-11; 22:1-21 40:1-17).

CHAPTER 119

Verse 38

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 42

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

Verse 63

fear
Also; Psalms 119:74, (See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 74

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 154

deliver
Heb. "goel," Redemp. (Kinsman type). (See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20").

CHAPTER 120

Verse 1

A Song of degrees
Literally, "of ascents." Perhaps chanted by the people as they went up to Jerusalem to the feasts. See, e.g. Psalms 112:1,2.

CHAPTER 121

Verse 1

A Song of degrees
Literally, "of ascents." Perhaps chanted by the people as they went up to Jerusalem to the feasts. Psalms 122:1,2.

CHAPTER 122

Verse 1

A Song of degrees of David
Literally, "of ascents." Perhaps chanted by the people as they went up to Jerusalem to the feasts. Psalms 122:1,2.

CHAPTER 123

Verse 1

A Song of degrees
(See Scofield "Psalms 120:1").

CHAPTER 124

Verse 1

A Song of degrees of David
(See Scofield "Psalms 120:1").

CHAPTER 125

Verse 1

A Song of degrees
(See Scofield "Psalms 120:1").

CHAPTER 126

Verse 1

A Song of degrees
See title note; (See Scofield "Psalms 120:1").

CHAPTER 127

Verse 1

A Song of degrees for Solomon
See title note; (See Scofield "Psalms 120:1").

CHAPTER 128

Verse 1

A Song of degrees See title note; (See Scofield "Psalms 120:1")
feareth
See note; (See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

CHAPTER 129

Verse 1

A Song of degrees
See title note; (See Scofield "Psalms 120:1").

CHAPTER 130

Verse 1

A Song of degrees
See title note; (See Scofield "Psalms 120:1").

Verse 4

feared
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

Verse 7

redemption (See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20"). See Scofield "Exodus 14:30".

CHAPTER 131

Verse 1

A Song of degrees of David
See title note; (See Scofield "Psalms 120:1").

CHAPTER 132

Verse 1

A Song of degrees
See title note; (See Scofield "Psalms 120:1").

CHAPTER 133

Verse 1

A Song of degrees of David
See title note; (See Scofield "Psalms 120:1").

CHAPTER 134

Verse 1

A Song of degrees
See title note; (See Scofield "Psalms 120:1").

CHAPTER 135

Verse 14

repent
(See Scofield "Zechariah 8:14").

Verse 20

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

CHAPTER 136

Verse 24

redeemed
(See Scofield "Isaiah 59:20"). See Scofield "Exodus 14:30".

CHAPTER 137

Verse 7

Edom See Jeremiah 49:7; Lamentations 4:22; Ezekiel 25:12; Obadiah 1:1; Genesis 36:1. (See Scofield "Genesis 36:1").

CHAPTER 138

Verse 8

hell
Heb. "Sheol," (See Scofield "Habakkuk 2:5").

CHAPTER 141

Verse 8

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 145

Verse 19

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

CHAPTER 146

Verse 3

trust
(See Scofield "Psalms 2:12").

CHAPTER 147

Verse 11

fear
(See Scofield "Psalms 19:9").

CHAPTER 148

Verse 2

angels
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").