According to the psalmist, the State (condition) of the Righteous is B__________________________.
A righteous person is honorable, reliable, dependable, reasonable, sensible, responsible,
anti-corruption/law-abiding.

v.1
To be blessed (favored/fortunate) one fears (respects) and follows (obeys) God.
By this standard, are you blessed?_________________________                                   

The blessed are also called:
vs.2 and 4 - the  ___________ and v. 5 - a _______

What can happen for the offspring of the blessed righteous?
_______________________________________________________________________________
What good can come to the blessed righteous?
_______________________________________________________________________________
When does righteousness end?
_______________________________________________________________________________

vs.4-8
A righteous, upright, good person...
is______________________________________________________________________________
is______________________________________________________________________________
is______________________________________________________________________________
deals___________________________________________________________________________
guides__________________________________________________________________________
will_____________________________________________________________________________
will_____________________________________________________________________________
will_____________________________________________________________________________
will_____________________________________________________________________________
sees___________________________________________________________________________

vs. 9-10
What seven (7) things do the "wicked" hate about the righteous?
a.______________________________________________________________________________
b.______________________________________________________________________________
c.______________________________________________________________________________
d.______________________________________________________________________________
e.______________________________________________________________________________
f._______________________________________________________________________________
g.______________________________________________________________________________

The psalmist here (v.1), does what?:____________________ from what?:____________________
in what?:____________________.

vs. 2-6
> Who studies the "works of the Lord"?:________________________________________________
> God desires His people to _________________________________________________________.
> God gives food (provisions) to ______________________________________________________.
> God is ever aware of His ______________________that He made with His people.

vs. 7-9
> God's advocacy is always for _______________ and _______________.
> The psalmist writes prophetically (futuristically) about the Messiah when he states that God has 
    ___________________________________________________________________________.

v.10
> The appropriate and appreciative human response to the "works of the Lord" is 
   f_______________ and p_______________.
​> The Christian understanding of wisdom produces o_____________________.

To Christians, this Psalm is prophetically messianic. Jesus himself identified David as writer and interprets its meaning in Matthew 22:41-45; Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-45. David, through the Spirit speaks of "One greater than he".  Jesus challenges the arrogance of the religious leaders and embraces the acceptance of the ordinary folk. 

God, The Lord, directs God's Son, my Lord..."to______________________________", the seat of power. (v.1)
God directs that the Son "to _____________________________". (v.2)
God appoints the Son as priest forever. (v.4)
God describes the future battle the Son will wage and win.

God is the true Sovereign 'King-maker". Jesus the true Savior King.  

The dispensing of God's justice will result in execution of heads of nations.

The psalmist prays to the God of his praise. David often experiences the effects of lies: betrayal of family, friends and slander of adversaries, enemies. It is unclear whom he is referencing here.  David can be considered analogous to concepts of Truth, Right, Life, Good,  even constitutional Democracy and more.  

Vv. 1-5  (nkjv) What are David's "they(s)"? His reasons.

Vv. 6-20 (nkjv) What are David's "let(s)"? His requests.

Vv. 21-25  (nkjv) How does David see himself? His reflections. 

Vv. 26-31  (nkjv) How does David see his God?  His revelation.

American democracy is precious yet fragile. God save our democracy! 

This psalm commences with praise and concludes with prayer.

Steadfast means: fa____________     fi________      re______  ;    ___________________ 
    
What are the "I will" of David in this psalm?

David thanks God specifically for God's __________.

What request is made in Psalm 108 that is taken from Psalm 57:7-11?

What request is made in Psalm 108 that is taken from Psalm 60:5-12?

What verse is a specific prayer request for Then and Now?