Question
Scriptures Chose Five Different Psalms in Book Four and read in 5 Translations,5 Commentaries,5 Bible Notations.
Do not do the following: Psalms 91, 92, 93, 97, 100. I did these previously. DO NOT SELECT THESE, Please!
Do not do the following: Psalms 91, 92, 93, 97, 100. I did these previously. DO NOT SELECT THESE, Please!
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Certainly! Below are five different Psalms from Book Four (Psalms 90-106), along with five translations, five commentaries, and five biblical notations for each Psalm selected.
### Psalm 90
**Translations:**
1. **NIV (New International Version)**: "Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations."
2. **ESV (English Standard Version)**: "Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations."
3. **KJV (King James Version)**: "Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations."
4. **NLT (New Living Translation)**: "Lord, through all the generations you have been our home!"
5. **CSB (Christian Standard Bible)**: "Lord, you've been our refuge in every generation."
**Commentaries:**
1. **Matthew Henry's Commentary**: Discusses themes of God's eternal nature and human mortality.
2. **Psalms: An Expositional Commentary by James Montgomery Boice**: Examines the importance of recognizing our frailty in contrast to God’s majesty.
3. **The Expositor's Bible Commentary**: Analyzes the request for wisdom in the context of human life’s brevity.
4. **The New Bible Commentary**: Highlights the psalmist's reflection on mortality and God’s eternal nature.
5. **John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible**: Provides insights into the implications of God as a dwelling place.
**Bible Notations:**
1. **Theme of Eternity** (v. 2): God's pre-existence before creation.
2. **Human Mortality** (v. 3): "You turn people back to dust."
3. **Call for Wisdom** (v. 12): "Teach us to number our days."
4. **God’s Compassion** (v. 14): "Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love."
5. **Prayer for Restoration** (v. 17): "May the Lord our God establish the work of our hands."
---
### Psalm 91
(Your requirement stated to exclude this Psalm, but I will move on to the next to avoid redundancy.)
### Psalm 95
**Translations:**
1. **NIV**: "Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation."
2. **ESV**: "Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!"
3. **KJV**: "O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation."
4. **NLT**: "Come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation!"
5. **CSB**: "Come, let us shout joyfully to the LORD, shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation."
**Commentaries:**
1. **Matthew Henry's Commentary**: Reflects on the joy of worship.
2. **Psalms: An Expositional Commentary by James Montgomery Boice**: Explores the invitation to worship.
3. **The Expositor's Bible Commentary**: Discusses God’s sovereignty and the response of worship.
4. **The New Bible Commentary**: Describes the importance of recognizing God's greatness.
5. **John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible**: Emphasizes the aspects of praise and the call to worship.
**Bible Notations:**
1. **Call to Worship** (v. 1-2): Importance of communal worship.
2. **Acknowledgment of God’s Authority** (v. 3): "For the LORD is a great God."
3. **Caution Against Hardness of Heart** (v. 8): A warning regarding disobedience.
4. **God as Shepherd** (v. 7): "For he is our God."
5. **The Danger of Rebellion** (v. 10): Reflection on Israel’s history.
---
### Psalm 100
(Exclusion required; I’ll skip this one as well.)
### Psalm 103
**Translations:**
1. **NIV**: "Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name."
2. **ESV**: "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!"
3. **KJV**: "Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name."
4. **NLT**: "Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name."
5. **CSB**: "My soul, bless the LORD, and all that is within me, bless his holy name."
**Commentaries:**
1. **Matthew Henry's Commentary**: Highlights the benefits of God’s mercy.
2. **Psalms: An Expositional Commentary by James Montgomery Boice**: Discusses God's love and mercy.
3. **The Expositor's Bible Commentary**: Examines blessings and the nature of God's compassion.
4. **The New Bible Commentary**: Focuses on the themes of forgiveness and healing.
5. **John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible**: Provides a detailed look into God's mercy.
**Bible Notations:**
1. **Call to Worship and Praise** (v. 1): Importance of the inner heart’s attitude.
2. **God’s Forgiveness** (v. 3): "Who forgives all your sins."
3. **God’s Healing** (v. 3): "Who heals all your diseases."
4. **God’s Love** (v. 8): "The LORD is compassionate and gracious."
5. **Everlasting Faithfulness** (v. 17): "But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him."
---
### Psalm 104
**Translations:**
1. **NIV**: "Praise the LORD, my soul. LORD my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty."
2. **ESV**: "Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, you are very great!"
3. **KJV**: "Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great."
4. **NLT**: "Let all that I am praise the LORD. O LORD my God, how great you are!"
5. **CSB**: "My soul, bless the LORD. My God, you are very great; you are clothed with majesty and splendor."
**Commentaries:**
1. **Matthew Henry's Commentary**: Discusses God as creator and sustainer.
2. **Psalms: An Expositional Commentary by James Montgomery Boice**: Reflects on the marvel of God’s creation.
3. **The Expositor's Bible Commentary**: Covers details of God’s providence in nature.
4. **The New Bible Commentary**: Highlights the grandeur of creation.
5. **John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible**: Provides notes on each element of creation praised.
**Bible Notations:**
1. **God’s Majesty in Creation** (v. 1): Recognition of God's greatness.
2. **Detailed reflection on elements of Nature** (v. 10-18): God's provision for creatures.
3. **Anthropocentric Perspective** (v. 14): Emphasis on the purpose of creation.
4. **Praise of Creation** (v. 24-25): "How many are your works, LORD!"
5. **Final Blessing of God** (v. 35): “Praise the LORD, my soul.”
---
### Psalm 106
**Translations:**
1. **NIV**: "Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."
2. **ESV**: "Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!"
3. **KJV**: "Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever."
4. **NLT**: "Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever."
5. **CSB**: "Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever."
**Commentaries:**
1. **Matthew Henry's Commentary**: Discusses Israel's repeated failures and God’s faithfulness.
2. **Psalms: An Expositional Commentary by James Montgomery Boice**: Considers the lessons of history.
3. **The Expositor's Bible Commentary**: Addresses the theme of repentance and divine mercy.
4. **The New Bible Commentary**: Examines Israel’s cycles of sin and restoration.
5. **John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible**: Provides commentary on God’s faithfulness despite Israel’s sin.
**Bible Notations:**
1. **Remembrance of God’s Goodness** (v. 1): Call to thankfulness.
2. **Historical Reflection on Israel’s Failures** (v. 7): “Our ancestors in Egypt did not understand.”
3. **Consequences of Sin** (v. 43): "He regarded their distress."
4. **Incorporation of Praise** (v. 48): "Let all the people say, Amen!"
5. **Divine Mercy and Redemption** (refrain throughout): Importance of returning to God.
---
Each selection provides a comprehensive look into the varying dimensions of these Psalms, from translations to commentaries and notations. If you need more specific details or adjustments, feel free to ask!
### Psalm 90
**Translations:**
1. **NIV (New International Version)**: "Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations."
2. **ESV (English Standard Version)**: "Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations."
3. **KJV (King James Version)**: "Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations."
4. **NLT (New Living Translation)**: "Lord, through all the generations you have been our home!"
5. **CSB (Christian Standard Bible)**: "Lord, you've been our refuge in every generation."
**Commentaries:**
1. **Matthew Henry's Commentary**: Discusses themes of God's eternal nature and human mortality.
2. **Psalms: An Expositional Commentary by James Montgomery Boice**: Examines the importance of recognizing our frailty in contrast to God’s majesty.
3. **The Expositor's Bible Commentary**: Analyzes the request for wisdom in the context of human life’s brevity.
4. **The New Bible Commentary**: Highlights the psalmist's reflection on mortality and God’s eternal nature.
5. **John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible**: Provides insights into the implications of God as a dwelling place.
**Bible Notations:**
1. **Theme of Eternity** (v. 2): God's pre-existence before creation.
2. **Human Mortality** (v. 3): "You turn people back to dust."
3. **Call for Wisdom** (v. 12): "Teach us to number our days."
4. **God’s Compassion** (v. 14): "Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love."
5. **Prayer for Restoration** (v. 17): "May the Lord our God establish the work of our hands."
---
### Psalm 91
(Your requirement stated to exclude this Psalm, but I will move on to the next to avoid redundancy.)
### Psalm 95
**Translations:**
1. **NIV**: "Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation."
2. **ESV**: "Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!"
3. **KJV**: "O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation."
4. **NLT**: "Come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation!"
5. **CSB**: "Come, let us shout joyfully to the LORD, shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation."
**Commentaries:**
1. **Matthew Henry's Commentary**: Reflects on the joy of worship.
2. **Psalms: An Expositional Commentary by James Montgomery Boice**: Explores the invitation to worship.
3. **The Expositor's Bible Commentary**: Discusses God’s sovereignty and the response of worship.
4. **The New Bible Commentary**: Describes the importance of recognizing God's greatness.
5. **John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible**: Emphasizes the aspects of praise and the call to worship.
**Bible Notations:**
1. **Call to Worship** (v. 1-2): Importance of communal worship.
2. **Acknowledgment of God’s Authority** (v. 3): "For the LORD is a great God."
3. **Caution Against Hardness of Heart** (v. 8): A warning regarding disobedience.
4. **God as Shepherd** (v. 7): "For he is our God."
5. **The Danger of Rebellion** (v. 10): Reflection on Israel’s history.
---
### Psalm 100
(Exclusion required; I’ll skip this one as well.)
### Psalm 103
**Translations:**
1. **NIV**: "Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name."
2. **ESV**: "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!"
3. **KJV**: "Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name."
4. **NLT**: "Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name."
5. **CSB**: "My soul, bless the LORD, and all that is within me, bless his holy name."
**Commentaries:**
1. **Matthew Henry's Commentary**: Highlights the benefits of God’s mercy.
2. **Psalms: An Expositional Commentary by James Montgomery Boice**: Discusses God's love and mercy.
3. **The Expositor's Bible Commentary**: Examines blessings and the nature of God's compassion.
4. **The New Bible Commentary**: Focuses on the themes of forgiveness and healing.
5. **John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible**: Provides a detailed look into God's mercy.
**Bible Notations:**
1. **Call to Worship and Praise** (v. 1): Importance of the inner heart’s attitude.
2. **God’s Forgiveness** (v. 3): "Who forgives all your sins."
3. **God’s Healing** (v. 3): "Who heals all your diseases."
4. **God’s Love** (v. 8): "The LORD is compassionate and gracious."
5. **Everlasting Faithfulness** (v. 17): "But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him."
---
### Psalm 104
**Translations:**
1. **NIV**: "Praise the LORD, my soul. LORD my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty."
2. **ESV**: "Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, you are very great!"
3. **KJV**: "Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great."
4. **NLT**: "Let all that I am praise the LORD. O LORD my God, how great you are!"
5. **CSB**: "My soul, bless the LORD. My God, you are very great; you are clothed with majesty and splendor."
**Commentaries:**
1. **Matthew Henry's Commentary**: Discusses God as creator and sustainer.
2. **Psalms: An Expositional Commentary by James Montgomery Boice**: Reflects on the marvel of God’s creation.
3. **The Expositor's Bible Commentary**: Covers details of God’s providence in nature.
4. **The New Bible Commentary**: Highlights the grandeur of creation.
5. **John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible**: Provides notes on each element of creation praised.
**Bible Notations:**
1. **God’s Majesty in Creation** (v. 1): Recognition of God's greatness.
2. **Detailed reflection on elements of Nature** (v. 10-18): God's provision for creatures.
3. **Anthropocentric Perspective** (v. 14): Emphasis on the purpose of creation.
4. **Praise of Creation** (v. 24-25): "How many are your works, LORD!"
5. **Final Blessing of God** (v. 35): “Praise the LORD, my soul.”
---
### Psalm 106
**Translations:**
1. **NIV**: "Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."
2. **ESV**: "Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!"
3. **KJV**: "Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever."
4. **NLT**: "Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever."
5. **CSB**: "Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever."
**Commentaries:**
1. **Matthew Henry's Commentary**: Discusses Israel's repeated failures and God’s faithfulness.
2. **Psalms: An Expositional Commentary by James Montgomery Boice**: Considers the lessons of history.
3. **The Expositor's Bible Commentary**: Addresses the theme of repentance and divine mercy.
4. **The New Bible Commentary**: Examines Israel’s cycles of sin and restoration.
5. **John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible**: Provides commentary on God’s faithfulness despite Israel’s sin.
**Bible Notations:**
1. **Remembrance of God’s Goodness** (v. 1): Call to thankfulness.
2. **Historical Reflection on Israel’s Failures** (v. 7): “Our ancestors in Egypt did not understand.”
3. **Consequences of Sin** (v. 43): "He regarded their distress."
4. **Incorporation of Praise** (v. 48): "Let all the people say, Amen!"
5. **Divine Mercy and Redemption** (refrain throughout): Importance of returning to God.
---
Each selection provides a comprehensive look into the varying dimensions of these Psalms, from translations to commentaries and notations. If you need more specific details or adjustments, feel free to ask!