Psalm 16 is a hymn praise where those who sing entrust themselves to the Lord in confidence and contentment in his care.

1-2 – The Lord is my refuse, the only one on whom I can rely on for my well-being.

3-4 – My delight is being with the godly, those who also rely on the Lord for their well-being. The saints are the godly, in contrast to the ungodly who run after idols and false gods.

5-6 – The Psalmist expresses contentment with God by referencing his allotment of the land of Israel which provides for his sustenance. This is the family inheritance.

7-8 – The Psalmist expresses further contentment in God’s presence and moral instruction. I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Compare this to Psalm 15, where the one who walks blameless and does what is right shall never be moved or shaken.

9-11 – The Psalmist expresses his final contentment thinking about the everlasting joy that he will have after death in heaven with God, At your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Psalm 25 is a community lament in which individual members of the worshipping congregation ask God for help in various troubles.

1-3 – The Psalm begins with an expression of trust and confidence that the LORD hears their prayers and answers them

4-5 – The first person prays for the LORD’s guidance.

6-7 – The second person asks for forgiveness of sins, mercy, and love.

8-11 – The third person praises and thanks God for his goodness and mercy.

12-15 – The fourth person states that the one who fears God can be confident in the LORD’s friendship.

16-21 – The fifth person again requests forgiveness of sins and protection from affliction, troubles, and enemies.

22 – Finally, the prayer for the entire congregation concludes with a plea for rescue and protection.

Psalm 24 appears to be a liturgical occasion, perhaps when David brought the ark of the LORD into Jerusalem. See 2 Samuel 6. This explains the presence of the LORD in verses 3-6 and the address to the gates of the city in verses 7-10.

1-2 – The LORD is the creator, founder, and owner of all things; therefore, he bestows the blessings of creation.

3-6 – The question is now asked who will receive the LORD’s blessings. The answer comes back that only those with clean hands a pure heart will receive blessings and enjoy the LORD’s righteousness. This includes not acting false to others, not swearing deceitfully, and seeking the LORD, to know him and to know what he commands.

7-10 – In verse 7 those carrying the ark ask the gate keepers to open the gates for the King of glory. In verse 8a, the gate keepers ask who is the King of glory? Verse 8b in reply says he is LORD, strong and mighty, mighty in battle. In verses 9 and 10, the conversation is repeated. They ask that the King of glory may come in. The gate keepers ask who is the King of glory? The reply again is that the LORD of hosts is the King of glory. Jehovah Sabaoth.