Psalm(s)

 Strong's Concordance identifies the word "Psalm" as "properly instrumental music, a poem set to notes."

Websters 1828 dictionary defines "Psalm" as  "a sacred song or hymn; a song composed on a divine subject and in praise of God.

Currently, this blogger is in chapter 30 of the book of Psalms and morning devotions. This would be the third or fourth read thru the scriptures and it always amazes me at the new things seen each time.  Presently, questions arise after many of the declarations of the Psalmist.

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  (19.7) The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul... - Is His law perfect to you?
• (19.10) The heavens declare the glory of God... - Do you?
• (20.5) We will rejoice in the Thy salvation and in the name of our God...  - Do you?
• (20.7) Some (trust) in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. - Who/What do you trust?
• (24.1) The earth (is) the Lord's... - What do you claim that belongs to the Lord?
• (25.21) Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; - What/Who "preserves" you?
• (27.6) ...therefore will I offer...sacrifices of joy...I will sing praises unto the Lord - What will you offer Him? Why is "joy" a "sacrifice?"
• (28.7) ...with my song will I praise Him. - How do you praise Him?
• (29.2) Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His Name; worship the Lord in the beauty of HIS holiness. - What do you give Him?
• (30.4) ...give thanks at the remembrance of HIS holiness. - What do you thank Him for?

The apostle Paul also gives insight to the mind of the Lord with questions and lists. (Gal 5.19-21, Rom 1.29-31, Gal 3.2, Rom 8.35)

Maybe you have another way to study scripture.  Personally, this blogger finds defining words from the Hebrew, Greek and Webster's 1828 dictionary profitable for the soul.

Clearly, the Psalmist spent much time meditating on the Lord and all known and discerned about Him, spiritually, physically and emotionally.  The Lord is all that and so much more. When you study the Word correctly it will indeed be like "a song or hymn" to your heart.  Songs or hymns can aid in your darkest moments.

However, dear reader, you choose or have studied scripture until now, DON'T QUIT!  It is the only way to stand against the wickedness of this world and the wicked one's attacks.  ALWAYS rebuke the wicked one when he causes you to question God and the truth of His Word. 

2 Tim 2.15 encourages every believer "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."