Guiding Questions: Psalms 37

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. To whom would advice seem to be given in Psalms 37?
  2. What is the essential reliance of the sensible man, upon himself or upon God?
  3. Would Psalms 37:5 indicate that human action is really not called for?
  4. Does prosperity (Psalms 37:7) necessarily presuppose goodness and the favor of the Lord?
  5. According to Psalms 37:11 who, especially, will be selected by God?
  6. Would Psalms 37:16 imply that poverty or lack is a “blessing” or is it a comparative statement — comparing the righteous to the wicked?
  7. In Psalms 37:21 what is described as one of the characteristics of the righteous?
  8. In the Birkat Hamazon, Psalms 37:25 is cited at the end of the Tefillah; why would it be particularly appropriate?
  9. And, why is it that some, saying the Birkat Hamazon, will leave out this particular verse?
  10. Psalms 37:11 indicated that the lowly will inherit the land; what is the opinion expressed in Psalms 37:29 — and could both verses be saying the same thing?
  11. In Psalms 37:34-38 what is described as the ultimate lot of the wicked and that of the righteous?
  12. From a personal point of view, would it appear that the writer — speaker of this Psalm has been “rescued” from some trial (or trials)?

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