Psalms 109:21-31 Study

🔑 8 Key Words for Deep Dive:

Pick 2 words to study:

1. Mercy (v.21) – chesed (חֶסֶד)

2. Deliver (v.21) – natsal (נָצַל)

3. Poor (v.22) – ani (עָנִי)

4. Heart (v.22) – lev (לֵב)

5. Fading Shadow (v.23) – tsel (צֵל)

6. Curse (v.28) – qelalah (קְלָלָה)

7. Praise (v.30) – halal (הָלַל)

8. Stand (v.31) – amad (עָמַד)

Look up:

• The Strong’s Concordance number

• The Hebrew spelling and pronunciation

• Contextual meanings (especially poetic/prophetic uses)

• Any New Testament parallels or Christ connections

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✨ 3 Reflective Exercises on Psalm 109:21–31

Pick 1 exercise to help you study:

1. “Then and Now” Journaling

• Prompt: "David cried out for mercy and vindication. When have I prayed like this?"

• Write two columns: one describing David’s cry (use keywords like mercy, poor, afflicted), and another detailing a modern-day personal experience where you needed God's intervention.

2. "Afflicted Yet Anchored" Scripture Map

• Create a mind map of verses 22–31.

• At the center, write “I am poor and needy.”

• From there, branch out with:

  • How David describes himself

  • How he appeals to God

  • What he declares about God's character

• Reflect on how each declaration shifts the emotional tone of the passage.

3. Echo Affirmation

• Select one verse from 21–31.

• Rewrite it as a personal affirmation (e.g., “I will praise the Lord greatly with my mouth” becomes “Today, I will praise the Lord openly, no matter what comes.”)

• Say it aloud to reinforce the truths and build a rhythm of trust and strength in God.