Psalm 18: 2-4, 47, 51

This week’s responsorial comes from Psalm 18, a psalm of royal thanksgiving that celebrates God’s faithful intervention in King David’s life, particularly in times of military and personal trial.

The psalm is rich with expressions of gratitude, acknowledging that David’s victories are not solely his own but are gifts from God. By composing this hymn, David memorialized his own deliverance but also reminded the people of Israel of God’s steadfast support and might.

This psalm of praise is duplicated in 2 Samuel 22, which underscores the importance of the message. It is both a personal psalm of David and a part of Israel’s historical narrative.

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