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Psalms — Capítulo 7

Jesus and the apostles loved the book of Psalms—they quoted from it and lived out of it. These ancient prayers and praises of Israel provide a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament; the themes introduced in the psalms find further development in the New Testament. Where David’s dynasty failed, Jesus gives hope. Yet, certain expectations that emerge in the book of Psalms still r…

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Texto — Reina-Valera 1960

1Jehová Dios mío, en ti he confiado; Sálvame de todos los que me persiguen, y líbrame,

2No sea que desgarren mi alma cual león, Y me destrocen sin que haya quien me libre.

3Jehová Dios mío, si yo he hecho esto, Si hay en mis manos iniquidad;

4Si he dado mal pago al que estaba en paz conmigo (Antes he libertado al que sin causa era mi enemigo),

5Persiga el enemigo mi alma, y alcáncela; Huelle en tierra mi vida, Y mi honra ponga en el polvo.

6Levántate, oh Jehová, en tu ira; Álzate en contra de la furia de mis angustiadores, Y despierta en favor mío el juicio que mandaste.

7Te rodeará congregación de pueblos, Y sobre ella vuélvete a sentar en alto.

8Jehová juzgará a los pueblos; Júzgame, oh Jehová, conforme a mi justicia, Y conforme a mi integridad.

9Fenezca ahora la maldad de los inicuos, mas establece tú al justo; Porque el Dios justo prueba la mente y el corazón.

10Mi escudo está en Dios, Que salva a los rectos de corazón.

11Dios es juez justo, Y Dios está airado contra el impío todos los días.

12Si no se arrepiente, él afilará su espada; Armado tiene ya su arco, y lo ha preparado.

13Asimismo ha preparado armas de muerte, Y ha labrado saetas ardientes.

14He aquí, el impío concibió maldad, Se preñó de iniquidad, Y dio a luz engaño.

15Pozo ha cavado, y lo ha ahondado; Y en el hoyo que hizo caerá.

16Su iniquidad volverá sobre su cabeza, Y su agravio caerá sobre su propia coronilla.

17Alabaré a Jehová conforme a su justicia, Y cantaré al nombre de Jehová el Altísimo.

TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES

Versículo 1

I. Ps 7 This psalm consists of a lament (7:1-2), an oath of innocence (7:3-5), an appeal to God’s ju…

Ps 7 This psalm consists of a lament (7:1-2), an oath of innocence (7:3-5), an appeal to God’s justice (7:6-9), an affirmation of God’s just kingship (7:10-16), and a concluding hymn of praise (7:17). 7:title Cush, an unknown person of the tribe of Benjamin, remained hostile to David. 7:1 Persecutors (a common term for “enemies”) intentionally seek out people in order to destroy them (31:15; 56:1-2; 71:11; 143:3).

Versículo 2

II. 7:2 Like a lion, a wicked enemy relentlessly and violently pursues its prey (10:9; 17:12; 22:13, …

7:2 Like a lion, a wicked enemy relentlessly and violently pursues its prey (10:9; 17:12; 22:13, 21; 35:17; 57:4), but God promises victory (91:13).

Versículo 3

III. 7:3-5 The psalmist swears to his innocence, making himself vulnerable to scrutiny (7:9.

7:3-5 The psalmist swears to his innocence, making himself vulnerable to scrutiny (7:9. 7:3 The psalmist does not claim to be without sin, but he knows that he does not deserve the brutal attacks of his opponents (see 35:7).

Versículo 5

IV. 7:5 trample: Cp. 44:5; 60:12; 91:13; 108:13. • into the ground . . . in the dust: Disgrace and sh…

7:5 trample: Cp. 44:5; 60:12; 91:13; 108:13. • into the ground . . . in the dust: Disgrace and shame can lead to death and the grave (143:3; see 13:3-4).

Versículo 6

V. 7:6-9 With this appeal to God for justice in the world, the psalmist also submits to God’s examin…

7:6-9 With this appeal to God for justice in the world, the psalmist also submits to God’s examination. 7:6 God’s judgment brings justice, despite the chaos created by adversaries (see 7:11).

Versículo 8

VI. 7:8 The judgment is against the defendants (the nations) and in favor of the righteous plaintiff …

7:8 The judgment is against the defendants (the nations) and in favor of the righteous plaintiff (the psalmist; see 43:1). • Although not innocent of all sin, the psalmist is a person of authentic integrity (see 15:2; 25:21; 41:12; 78:72; cp. Job 1:1, 8; 9:20, 22).

Versículo 9

VII. 7:9 God examines the mind and heart of each person (see 11:3-4; 26:2; 139:1, 23).

7:9 God examines the mind and heart of each person (see 11:3-4; 26:2; 139:1, 23).

Versículo 10

VIII. 7:10-13 The psalmist moves from his own situation (7:1-9) to speak for all the godly who long for…

7:10-13 The psalmist moves from his own situation (7:1-9) to speak for all the godly who long for redemption (7:10-16). He depicts God as the righteous King who vindicates his subjects when they cry out for rescue.

Versículo 11

IX. 7:11 The honest Lord cannot be bought or bribed, nor does he abuse his power (9:4; cp. 82:1-8).

7:11 The honest Lord cannot be bought or bribed, nor does he abuse his power (9:4; cp. 82:1-8).

Versículo 12

X. 7:12-13 sword . . . bow . . . deadly weapons . . . flaming arrows: As the Divine Warrior, God goe…

7:12-13 sword . . . bow . . . deadly weapons . . . flaming arrows: As the Divine Warrior, God goes on the offensive on behalf of himself and his people.

Versículo 14

XI. 7:14 Evil begins with small words or steps, and gives birth to increasingly worse deeds as time g…

7:14 Evil begins with small words or steps, and gives birth to increasingly worse deeds as time goes on (see Isa 59:4-5).

Versículo 17

XII. 7:17 I will thank . . . sing praise: The laments in Pss 3–7 usually move from lament to praise, a…

7:17 I will thank . . . sing praise: The laments in Pss 3–7 usually move from lament to praise, as does the Psalter as a whole. • Most High: This is an ancient designation for God (see Gen 14:19). • God is just and reliable, so his order prevails in this world.

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Psalms — Capítulo 7