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Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary is unavailable, but you can change that!

The book of Psalms is the heart of the Old Testament, the libretto of the most vibrant worship imaginable. It informs our intellect, stimulates our imagination, arouses our emotions and stirs us to holy thoughts and actions. It is also a pivotal witness to, and anticipation of, Jesus Christ. Tremper Longman’s commentary interprets each psalm in its Old Testament setting, summarizes its message...

render final judgment against all human and spiritual enemies (Rev. 19:11–21). Context This psalm meditates on the glory of God reflected in his work of creation of the heavens and of humanity, a theme well known from wisdom literature (e.g. Prov. 3:19–20; 8:22–31). Thus, it is best understood as a wisdom psalm. One purpose of the psalm is to express wonder at the exalted place of humanity in God’s created order. God has granted men and women dominion over the
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