Chapter 92

Psalm 90 is the beginning of Book 4. 

92 is titled "A Song for the Sabbath".

First stanza says it is good to give thanks, with musical instruments accompanying.

Second declares that the Lord endures forever, long after evil doers perish.  These verses:

6 The stupid man cannot know; the fool cannot understand this: 7 that though the wicked sprout like grass and all evildoers flourish, they are doomed to destruction forever; 8 but you, O LORD, are on high forever. 9 For behold, your enemies, O LORD, for behold, your enemies shall perish; all evildoers shall be scattered. [Psa 92:6-9 ESV]

This goes very well with this week's FB post of 6/22/20, which was about those who do evil getting fat and happy while those who follow God struggle.  As often happens, God has shown me a verse today, Tuesday, that confirms the interpretation of that verse I used as the basis of my post on Monday.  I had that right.  And having it confirmed so quickly means that it is important that I understand it.  Perhaps tough times lie ahead for me.  Perhaps the evil are about to "win", and appear invincible.  The way this country is going, that could be the case.  Whatever comes, I need to remember these verses, and remember that the final outcome is decided before the contest begins.  Stay focused on what God wants, and don't get distracted by the evil of this world.

2025 - Look how NASB95 translates vs 7:

7 That when the wicked sprouted up like grass And all who did iniquity flourished, It [was only] that they might be destroyed forevermore. [Psa 92:7 NASB95].

The only reason we have the wicked in the first place is so we can see God strike them down.  We can see his work.  Not always.  Not every wicked person.  But he does ultimately strike them all down.

2022 - Today's post - 10/10/22, is again about the prosperity of the wicked.  Today, I said that it is not statistically valid to say that evil people always do well.  And I think that is true.  But the more important point is this verse:

9 For behold, your enemies, O LORD, for behold, your enemies shall perish; all evildoers shall be scattered. [Psa 92:9 ESV].  In the long view, which is the one we ought to be focused on, ALL the evil doers will perish.  The lesson is not to be so shortsighted.  Not to look at the expediencies and the parameters used to judge success in this world.  This world is fleeting.  Christians ought to focus on forever.

Possible FB post.

Third is a praise for God's blessings on the worshiper personally.

Fourth, the ongoing benefits of the righteous life, and this verse, possibly my new favorite:

Previously, "The righteous..."

14 They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green, 15 to declare that the LORD is upright; he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him. [Psa 92:14-15 ESV]

So even though I am old before I buckle down to do the things I should always have been doing, it is not too late to bear fruit.  It is never too late.

Good FB post.