This psalm was written by King David in his old age, "I have been young, and now am old" (verse 25 ). The quintessential of the Godly man delineated. The purest and most perfect example of a Spirit-filled Christian presented, "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright" (verse 37 ).
He is characterized by
(1) His consistent faith in God & constant provision from God, "Trust in the LORD, and do good.verily thou shalt be fed" (verse 3 , 5 , 40 )
(2) Taking pleasure in God & is richly rewarded "Delight thyself.in the LORD.he shall give thee the desires of thine heart" (v 4 , 23 )
- I will cause you to ride upon the high places of the earth (Isaiah 58:14a )
- I will cause feed you with the heritage of Jacob thy father. (Isaiah 58:14b )
(3) Fully Entrusting his life to God & is divinely guided, "Commit thy way unto the LORD.he shall bring it to pass" (verse 5 , 13 , 15 , 17 , 19 )
(4) Having Freedom from Anxiety even amidst suffering & poverty with enduring, unwearied, uncomplaining & longsuffering spirit for God to act "Rest in the LORD.wait patiently for Him" (verse 7 , 34 )
(5) Refusing to be enraged to do evil "Cease from anger.in any wise to do evil" (verse 8 )
(6) Contented with his lot in life "A little that a righteous man hath is better" (verse 16 )
(7) Humbleness, submissiveness & gentleness of spirit together with honest, respectable and honourable countenance & blessed with an earthly inheritance "But the meek shall inherit the earth." (verse 11 , 22 , 29 ) "The LORD knows the days of the upright.their inheritance shall be forever (verse 18 ).
(8) Filled with God's Word thus able to take steady steps "The law of his God is in his heart, none of his steps shall slide"(verse 31 )
He is blessed with
(1) God's upholding hand (verse 24 )
(2) God's provision (verse 25-26 )
(3) God's peace (verse 37c )
(4) God's strength (verse 39a )
(5) God's salvation (verse 39b )
(6) God's help (verse 40a )
(7) God's deliverance (verse 40b )
(1) Covenant-keeping - LORD (verse 3-5 , 7 , 9 , 17-18 , 20 , 23-24 , 28 , 33-34 , 39-40 )
(2) All-Knowing (verse 18 )
(3) Ever-Merciful (verse 26 )
(4) Lendeth (verse 26 )
(5) Just/Judge against wicked (verse 20 , 28 )
(6) Trustworthy (verse 3 , 5 , 40 )
(7) Deliverer (verse 37b )
(8) Helper (verse 37a )
(9) Saviour (verse 37c )
(10) Almighty (verse 39 )
(11) Provider (verse 18-19 )
(12) Sustainer (verse 24 )
(13) Unfailing (verse 28 )
(1) Name
i. Wicked (verse 12 , 14 , 20-21 , 32 , 35 , 38b , 40 )
iii. Workers of iniquity (verse 1b )
iv. Transgressors (verse 38a )
(2) Temporal Prosperity (verse 7 , 16 )
(3) Cut-Off/Perish/Consumed/Destroyed (verse 9 , 20 , 22 , 28 , 38 )
(4) Judged (verse 13 )
(5) Oppress (verse 14 )
(6) Boomerang Judgment (verse 15 )
(7) Attempt in futility to Ambush/Slay the righteous (verse 32 )
(1) Absorb - Understand the Portrait of Godly & His blessings, His God, His Enemy's sad ending.
(2) Assimilate - Follow the Godly Man's Example & be richly blessed by His covenant-keeping God.
The Godly man and His blessings come from His Good God who subdues all His Enemies. Therefore take heart, dear brethren. He is able! Wholly depend on Him. Behold the salvation of the LORD.
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord
And He delighteth in His ways
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down
For the Lord , for the Lord upholdeth him with His hand.