77. Maschil [a psalm of instruction] of Asaph. The righteous cry unto the Lord—They remember the wonders of old, how he redeemed the sons of Jacob and led Israel like a flock. 78. A Psalm of Asaph. The Israelites are to teach the Lord’s law to their children—Disobedient Israel provoked the Lord in the wilderness—The Egyptian plagues are recounted—The Lord chooses and blesses Judah and David. 79. To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim-Eduth, A Psalm of Asaph. The heathen nations destroy Jerusalem and defile the temple—Israel pleads for forgiveness and deliverance. 80. To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph. Israel pleads with the Shepherd of Israel for deliverance, for salvation, and for his face to shine upon them. 81. A Psalm of Asaph. Israel is commanded to sing praises to the Lord—If the Israelites had walked in the Lord’s ways, they would have triumphed over their enemies. 82. A Song or Psalm of Asaph. Thus says the Lord, Ye are gods and children of the Most High. 83. To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. God is asked to confound the enemies of his people—Jehovah is the Most High over all the earth.
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