
Chapter 29 The Name of Elohim appears eighteen times in this psalm, corresponding to which
our Sages established eighteen blessings-the Amidah. The entire psalm can be interpreted as referring to the giving
of the Torah and the ingathering of the exiles.
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Chapter 30 This psalm teaches one not to be distressed if Elohim visits suffering upon him in
this world, for only through suffering can one enter the World to Come. Even one of great spiritual stature should
realize that his stability is not guaranteed, but that all is in the hands of Elohim.
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Chapter 31 Composed by a destitute and oppressed David, running from Saul while placing his
trust in Elohim, this psalm instructs man to put his trust in Elohim alone.
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Chapter 32 This psalm speaks of forgiveness of sin, and of the good fortune of one who repents
and confesses to Elohim wholeheartedly.
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Chapter 33 This psalm teaches the righteous and upright to praise Elohim. For the more one
knows of the Torah's wisdom, the more should he praise Elohim, for he knows and understands His greatness.
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Chapter 34
This psalm tells of when David was in grave danger while at the palace of Achish, brother of Goliath. David acted
like a madman, letting spittle run down his beard, and writing on the doors: "Achish, king of Gath, owes me one
hundred thousand gold coins," leading Achish to eject him from the palace. In his joy, David composed this psalm in
alphabetical sequence.
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