LISTEN
NASB:
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
NIV:
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
Observations:
The psalmist David is praising the Lord, but not only praising him
He used the words of his mouth to praise the Lord.
He meditated from his heart.
He affirmed the Lord as his rock and his redeemer.
Takeaways:
Praise the Lord with with the words of our mouths.
Meditate with our hearts.
Seek the Lord’s favor as we praise him and mediate.
Understand that the Lord our God is our rock and our redeemer.