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Psalms was written in poetic form, the language of the soul. This expression of emotion ranges through all the human experience from praise and joy to lament and sorrow. By some estimations, nearly one third of the Old Testament is in some form of poetry that could be converted to song. Spanning nearly 700 years, several authors contributed to the book of Psalms, including David, Moses, Asaph and...

49:1–2 Truth is universal; it knows no racial barriers. This is no less so with spiritual truth. Note, then, that the psalm is not directed to Israel alone, but here is wisdom for all the world to hear. No distinction is made in its relevancy because of class; it is applicable to all—both low and high, rich and poor alike. The poor will be encouraged to know that God will redeem. The rich will be warned that they cannot evade death, the “great leveler.” Both will
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