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The Word of the Lord in the Psalm section appointed for today begins with a question. That begins to be answered by in the same verse. The answer then continues through the following seven verses.
Today’s eight psalm lines reveal how beautiful, wonderful, beneficial, and important it is to meditate upon God’s Word. They proclaim that is done as faithful people audibly declare His Word. As many of us have heard here over the decades, God’s Word is not meant to be read silently. It is to be spoken, chanted, or sung that it might enter into the ears of speakers and hearers alike….For more, click on the title above.

For centuries, this biblical adage has been spoken concerning today’s Psalm: Our righteousness is called (in plain language) the forgiveness of our sins.
That should lead us who have been regular hearers of God’s Word here on Sundays or Wednesdays during this time of year to remember its themes. They are, Holy Absolution (the forgiveness of sins) and Sanctification (the manner in which the Holy Spirit, working through God’s Word leads the repentant faithful into holy living). …For more, click on the title above.