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Psalm 39 speaks of the frailty and vanity of life. Jeduthun was one of [[David]]'s three music leaders (the other two were Heman and Asaph). He was also the King's seer (II Chronicles 35:15).
Psalm 40 could be called the "Christmas Psalm" because it looks forward to the birth of Christ. Verses 6-8 are quoted in Hebrews 10:5-10 and apply to [[Jesus Christ]]. Historically, this Psalm grew out of a crisis in the life of [[David]]. He was in a horrible pit and cried to [[God]] and [[God]] delivered him. In verses 1-10 [[David]] testifies of [[God]]'s mercy and shows his gratitude by yielding himself anew to the [[Lord]]. In the closing verses (verses 11-17) [[David]] calls on [[God]] for further help as new enemies approach him.
Psalm 41 is another prayer for deliverance. It was probably written as a result of Absalom turning against [[David]] and trying to take over the kingdom. The familiar friend in verse 9 must have been Ahithophel, the [[Old Testament]] Judas (see II [[Samuel]] 15:12; [[John]] 13:18).
In [[Psalms]] 42 and 43 the writer declares he is thirsty for the house of [[God]]. These two [[Psalms]] form one poem. The sons of Korah, who are listed as the authors, were a family of poetic Levites, organized by [[David]] into a musical guild.
Psalm 44 is a cry of despair. It seems that the nation has been overwhelmingly defeated in a time of national disaster. [[David]]'s words to the [[Lord]] were that he would not trust in his bow nor his s[[Word]] to [[save]] him from his enemies, but only in [[God]].
