The three Psalms in todays reading continue the ideas of the Lord as protector and the evil as arrogant and questioning. Psalms 12 is a lament asking the Lord to protect the faithful and disappearing remnant. The evil are vocal in their repudiation of God, yet the Lord tells David "I have seen the violence done to the helpless." The Lord in mindful of those who trust him and is aware of the wicked.
Psalms 13 asks "How long...?" four times, "...will you forget me?"; "...will you look the other way?"; "...must I struggle?"; "...will the enemy have the upper hand?" The Psalmist seemingly demands and answer from the Lord. The Psalm ends with an expression of faith in God's love, His rescue, and His goodness.
Psalms 14 is a "wisdom Psalm" and begins with a declaration, "Only fools say in their heart, 'There is no God.'" a scripture quoted by Paul in Romans 3:10-12. The Lord sees the whole earth from heaven and sees the evil ones. He will visit terror upon them and frustrate their plans. On those who call on His name will be delivered.
May God bless you and bless the reading of His Word.
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