Part 7: Anonymous 'Vindication' (71, 92, 94, 102, 118, 120, 123, 135)

Psalms of Vindication
By Anonymous Authors

Psalm 71 The Benefits of Old Age (probably author is David, see Psalm 31:1)
~ A strong and storied testimony (6-7)
~ A well-practiced ability to praise (14)
~ A proper perspective of time (15)
~ A chance to invest in others (18)
~ A better understanding of trials (20)
~ A better sense of God’s justice (24)
~ A continuing fruitfulness (92:14)

Psalm 92 Stand the Test of Time
~ The wicked flourish like grass (7)
~ The righteous flourish like palm trees (12)
This Psalm admits that flourishing is possible for all, righteous and wicked alike, but the length of the prosperity is determined by the Lord. The righteous will be vindicated.

Psalm 94 God Sees the Wicked
It is foolish to think wickedness escapes the recognition of God
1-7 Describes the wicked
8-11 Describes how they aren't tricking God
12-23 Describes the vindication the righteous will receive

Psalm 102 The Cure for Feeling Frail
His Feelings: Loneliness, dread, pain, frailty
His Cure:
1) Identify with an enduring God
2) Identify with an enduring city
The cure for these feelings is not self-help, but help from God and the church

Psalm 118 Confidence in the Lord
* Verses 8-9 are the center verses of the Bible

Psalm 120 Quest for Truth & Peace
This is the first of the Psalms of ascent (120-134). The author looked forward to freedom from the lying, warring people he had been dwelling with.

Psalm 123 A Merciful Master
A merciful master is hard to find, but God is such a master

Psalm 135 A Psalm of All Types
This Psalm is a good look at the various genres
1-7, 21 Praise
8-12 History
13-14 Vindication
15-20 2 Ways