Welcome to Day 2507 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2507 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 34:15-22 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2507 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2507 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today’s Wisdom Nugget, we’ll be wrapping up our exploration of Psalm 34 by diving into verses 15 through 22. This final section of the psalm reveals God’s compassionate nature and His faithfulness to those who are brokenhearted, facing hardships, or enduring injustice. David reminds us that God is both near to us in our pain and powerful enough to deliver us from it. These verses offer both comfort and hope, assuring us that God’s watchful eye is on His people and that He responds to their cries for help. Let’s begin by reading Psalm 34:15-22 in the New Living Translation, and then we’ll unpack it together. Psalm 34:15-22 (NLT) 15 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; His ears are open to their cries for help. 16 But the Lord turns His face against those who do evil; He will erase their memory from the earth. 17 The Lord hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. 18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed. 19 The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time. 20 For the Lord protects the bones of the righteous; not one of them is broken! 21 Calamity will surely destroy the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be punished. 22 But the Lord will redeem those who serve Him. No one who takes refuge in Him will be condemned. God’s Awareness and Care (Verses 15-16): David begins this section with verse 15, a beautiful reminder of God’s attentive care: “The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; His ears are open to their cries for help.” Here, David paints a picture of a watchful and responsive God. God isn’t distant or disengaged; He is fully aware of His people and actively listens for their cries. This image of God’s eyes watching over the righteous emphasizes His protective presence. He sees the paths we walk, the challenges we face, and the moments when we feel overwhelmed. He is with us, watching over us with love and care. The phrase “His ears are open to their cries for help” assures us that God sees and hears. In our moments of distress, our cries do not fall on deaf ears. God listens with compassion and readiness to respond. This is a powerful reminder that we don’t have to face life’s hardships alone; we have a loving Father who hears and cares. Verse 16, however, presents a contrast: “But the Lord turns His face against those who do evil; He will erase their memory from the earth.” This may seem like a harsh statement, but it reflects God’s commitment to justice. God’s face is turned away from evil, meaning He doesn’t align Himself with those who act unjustly or harm others. His justice...
