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  • Ian mofya on Psalms 11 - 2 years ago
    According to Psalms 11vs3, what kind of foundation is the bible taking about and is there anything that can be done?
  • Dav47 - In Reply on Psalms 11 - 2 years ago
    foundations=Heb. hashshathoth meaning settled order of truth or institutions; As Christians our foundation Mat. 7:23 is CHRIST and we walk on the path of doctrine of CHRIST. As to what we do: Stay in the WORD to show yourself approved 2Tim 2:15, be vigilant and alert as watchmen 1 Thessalonians 5:6 putting on the gospel Eph.6:11
  • Psalm 11:3 FOUNDATION meaning - In Reply on Psalms 11 - 2 years ago
    This verse is often cited when referring to the collapse of godly authority. The Hebrew phrasing here can be taken in more than one way. This is most often translated as asking "if-or when-this happens, what can good people then do?" Another possibility is to render this as asking "what have good people accomplished?" In either case, this verse warns of catastrophic results when fundamental principles are destroyed. In David's immediate case, this refers to his role as Israel's king and the consequences of abandoning that role. In a more general sense, it speaks to the ruin a society will face when the most basic aspects of godliness are removed.

    David knew what would happen if the enemy triumphed. Because he was Israel's king, if the enemy succeeded, the nation's very foundations would be destroyed. Law and order grounded in righteousness and justice, under the headship of the godly king, would crumble. Evil and chaos would ensue. What could the righteous do in such a situation? Of course, David believed he would prevail. He was sure that law and order would continue. His trust was in the Lord ( Psalm 11:4), therefore he was confident the enemy would not triumph.

    Years later, God allowed Babylon to carry Israel into captivity because of her idolatry and neglect of the Sabbath. In both a symbolic and literal sense, the foundations were destroyed-including the demolition of the temple from its cornerstones. But in his perfect timing, God raised up Ezra to return to Jerusalem and lay the foundation ( Ezra 3). If doctrinal error destroys a church's foundation of truth, believers must restore the foundation before any healing can happen. Congregations must heed the Lord's admonitions to be and do what He desires ( Revelation 2:3)

    The foundation of law and must be repaired and supported by the God loving community.
  • T. Levis - In Reply on Psalms 11 - 2 years ago
    1st, because this scripture has put an emotion in you. I assume GOD is working on something within you, possibly to show you truth or study deeper.

    2nd, pray for wisdom also James 1:5, in what GOD wants to reveal to you, deeper than I may show you.

    3rd, to me I understand this Psalms 11, & Psalms 11:3, appears to be written by David, it seems to point to when he was being pursued by Saul into the mountains. Please read 1Samuel 19:10, 1Samuel 18:29, 1Samuel 23:26, could David be referring to the foundation being destroyed referring to himself? 1Kings 9:5, Jeremiah 33:17, Psalms 132:11, being the promise of GOD to establish HIS throne through David?

    4th, because the temple wasn't made yet, 1Chronicles 28:3-21, Psalms 127:1,

    5th, however David's Psalms were also prophetic like Psalms 22,

    6th, Jesus being in the lineage of David: Matthew 22:42, Acts 13:22, Matthew 1:1,

    7th, other scripture: Isaiah 28:16, 1Corinthians 3:11-17,

    Hopefully this is helpful



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