1
O god, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.
2
Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
3
I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
4
For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.
5
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;
6
That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me.
7
God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
8
Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
9
Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.
10
Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?
11
Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts?
12
Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
13
Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
Psalms 108 Study & Commentary
Overview & Chapter Summary
Psalm 108 is a composite of Psalms 57 and 60. David declares his heart is fixed on praising God and seeks help against the enemy, noting that man’s help is vain.
Theological Context & Insights
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. A Fixed Heart: Stability in a crisis begins with a heart "fixed" on God’s glory (v. 1).
2. Victory Through God: Through God we shall do valiantly (v. 13). True courage is a byproduct of divine reliance.
Practical Lessons & Daily Application
FORMAL PRAYER
O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise. Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. Amen.