Moses is the author of this particular psalm, writing on behalf of the Israelite people. The books of Exodus and Numbers are filled with stories of the rebellion of Israel resulting in plagues and earthquakes and the like. The forty years Israel spent wandering in the desert were not pleasant. They were filled with hardship and battles and temptations and trials. Most of the time, Moses was not directly affected. The plagues usually landed on the people who were directly rebellious against Moses and God. But what we do know of Moses is that he prayed for the people constantly. He even prayed for the people who wanted him out of leadership. This psalm is not like David praying for his own safety, but Moses praying for others.
May I pray like Moses today.
12 To make the most of my time, so I may grow in wisdom.
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