Psalms 120
Common Questions About Psalms 120
What distress opens Psalm 120?
The psalmist cries out in distress over dwelling among people who love lying and are bent on war, wishing he could dwell somewhere peaceful instead.
What genre of psalm does this begin?
Psalm 120 begins the 'Songs of Ascents' (120-134), pilgrim psalms sung by worshipers traveling up to Jerusalem for festivals, moving from distress toward worship.
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Questions to Think About
- Have you ever felt surrounded by conflict or dishonesty the way this psalmist describes? How did you respond?
- What 'pilgrimage' toward God's presence are you currently on in your own spiritual life?
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