Psalms – Chapter 28

Old Testament11 Verses

1A psalm for David, at the finishing of the tabernacle. Bring to the Lord, O ye children of God: bring to the Lord the offspring of rams.

2Bring to the Lord glory and honour: bring to the Lord glory to his name: adore ye the Lord in his holy court.

3The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of majesty hath thundered, The Lord is upon many waters.

4The voice of the Lord is in power; the voice of the Lord in magnificence.

5The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars: yea, the Lord shall break the cedars of Libanus.

6And shall reduce them to pieces, as a calf of Libanus, and as the beloved son of unicorns.

7The voice of the Lord divideth the flame of fire:

8The voice of the Lord shaketh the desert: and the Lord shall shake the desert of Cades.

9The voice of the Lord prepareth the stags: and he will discover the thick woods: and in his temple all shall speak his glory.

10The Lord maketh the flood to dwell: and the Lord shall sit king for ever.

11The Lord will give strength to his people: the Lord will bless his people with peace.

Reflection for Today

The message of Psalms Chapter 28 unfolds within the broader narrative of prayer, praise, and the full range of human emotion before God. Catholic theology, drawing on the Psalms are the prayer book of the Church, prayed daily in the Liturgy of the Hours (CIC 2585-2589), sees in this chapter a call to deeper faith. The principle that God invites us to bring all our emotions to Him guides our interpretation.

The Church Fathers, including St. Augustine, St. Jerome, and St. John Chrysostom, devoted themselves to explaining Scripture for the faithful. Their insights, preserved in the Church's Tradition, continue to illuminate our reading. The Catechism reminds us that "the Church has always venerated the divine Scriptures as she venerated the Body of the Lord" (CIC 103).

As you engage with this chapter, bring your questions, struggles, and hopes to the text. God's Word addresses the whole person—mind, heart, and will. Through the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, we receive the grace to live what we read. May this chapter strengthen your faith and deepen your love for Christ and His Church.

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