Today, I am reading and commenting on Psalms 72-77.

The first psalm in today’s reading says that it is “Of Solomon”.  That could mean it was written by Solomon, or that it was written about Solomon.  I believe it was the latter, but it tells us something about successful rulers, or leaders of government.  It calls for foreign kings to bring him tribute and to bow down to him, but it also gives a reason for that.  It tells us that the king to whom nations should bow down will deliver the needy and the afflicted, he will take pity on the weak and the needy and rescue them from oppression.  Those leaders and rulers who do such things will be powerful and foreign nations will bow to them.  The very next psalm warns us not to make the mistake of thinking that because someone is rich and powerful they are not wicked.  In fact, he tells us not to be envious of those with wealth and power who do evil.  When we see the wicked prosper, it may seem like our attempts to live a righteous lives are futile.  But, we need to remember that there is greater joy in fellowship with God than in worldly goods.

I use the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.