What is the meaning of Psalm 28:6? Blessed be the LORD • David opens with a spontaneous outburst of praise, directing all honor to the covenant-keeping God. • “Blessed be the LORD” recognizes God’s unchanging character and worthiness, not merely what He gives (Psalm 103:1; Psalm 72:18). • This phrase sets the tone: gratitude is the believer’s first and fitting response whenever God intervenes (Ephesians 1:3; 1 Peter 1:3). • By placing blessing before the explanation, David teaches that worship flows naturally from a heart convinced of God’s goodness. for He has heard • The reason for praise is specific: God has listened. Divine hearing implies divine action (Psalm 34:17; Psalm 66:19). • Scripture repeatedly affirms that the LORD “stoops” to attend to His people’s pleas (Psalm 116:1–2; 1 John 5:14–15). • God’s attentiveness confirms the personal relationship He sustains with His children, assuring us that none of our prayers vanish into silence (Psalm 6:9). • Because the Almighty hears, believers may pray with confidence rather than despair. my cry for mercy • David does not offer polished rhetoric but a “cry,” signaling urgency and dependence (Psalm 61:1). • He seeks “mercy,” acknowledging that what he needs most is God’s compassionate intervention, not merely favorable circumstances (Psalm 51:1; Titus 3:5). • The phrase underscores humility: even a king approaches the throne of grace as a needy petitioner (Luke 18:13–14). • God’s faithful response to such a plea reinforces the truth that He delights in showing steadfast love to all who call upon Him (Psalm 86:5). summary Psalm 28:6 captures the believer’s cycle of prayer: desperate appeal met by divine attention, leading to heartfelt praise. David blesses the LORD because the living God really hears and answers cries for mercy. The verse invites every follower of Christ to echo that pattern—trusting God’s readiness to listen, humbly seeking His compassion, and responding with overflowing gratitude when He acts. |
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