What does "the LORD is righteous" reveal about God's character in Psalm 129:4? Psalm 129 in Brief • A song of ascent, reflecting Israel’s long history of oppression. • Repeated affliction did not consume the nation because “the LORD is righteous” (Psalm 129:4). The Phrase in Focus “The LORD is righteous; He has cut me from the cords of the wicked.” (Psalm 129:4) What “Righteous” Reveals about God’s Character • Moral Perfection – Nothing in Him is crooked or compromised (Deuteronomy 32:4). • Faithful Consistency – He always acts in line with His covenant promises (Psalm 111:7-8). • Just Judge – Every verdict He renders is flawless (Psalm 11:7). • Deliverer of the Oppressed – His righteousness is not passive; it moves to sever “the cords of the wicked.” • Enemy of Evil – Wickedness is never overlooked or tolerated; it is actively opposed (Revelation 19:2). How the Righteous LORD Acts in Psalm 129:4 1. He “cut” the cords—decisive, surgical liberation. 2. The oppressors are left powerless—no cords, no control. 3. Israel’s survival becomes a testimony that God’s righteousness is practical, not theoretical. Wider Biblical Echoes • Psalm 34:17 – “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.” • Isaiah 45:21 – “There is no God apart from Me, a righteous God and Savior.” • Jeremiah 23:6 – “He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.” • 2 Timothy 4:8 – “The crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award…” Implications for Believers Today • Confidence—Oppression cannot outlast God’s righteous intervention. • Assurance—Every promise stands because His character is unswerving. • Alignment—Living under a righteous Lord calls for personal integrity, mercy, and active resistance to evil. Key Takeaway “The LORD is righteous” signals a God whose flawless character guarantees just action—He sees, judges, and liberates with perfect integrity. |
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