Welcome to Day 2420 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 9:1-10 Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2420 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2420 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, I will guide you through the vast landscapes of biblical wisdom. Today, we’re exploring Psalm 9:1-10 from the New Living Translation. This psalm, attributed to David, is a powerful song of thanksgiving and praise for God’s justice and protection. Let’s embark on this exploration and uncover the profound truths within these verses. Psalm 9:1-10 (NLT): 1 I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. 2 I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. 3 My enemies retreated; they staggered and died when you appeared. 4 For you have judged in my favor; from your throne you have judged with fairness. 5 You have rebuked the nations and destroyed the wicked; you have erased their names forever. 6 The enemy is finished, in endless ruins; the cities you uprooted are now forgotten. 7 But the Lord reigns forever, executing judgment from his throne. 8 He will judge the world with justice and rule the nations with fairness. 9 The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. 10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.   A Heart of Praise: David opens this psalm with a declaration of wholehearted praise: “I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.”  Verse 1 sets the tone for the entire psalm, emphasizing the importance of genuine and complete worship. David is not just offering lip service; he is praising God with his whole being, recognizing God’s countless blessings and acts in his life. In verse 2, he continues, “I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.” Here, David expresses the joy that fills his heart as a result of God’s presence and actions. This joy leads him to sing praises to God, acknowledging Him as the Most High, the supreme ruler overall. These opening verses remind us of the importance of gratitude and joy in our relationship with God. They encourage us to reflect on God’s marvelous deeds and to respond with heartfelt praise. God’s Justice and Victory: Verses 3 and 4 highlight God’s justice and the victory He brings to His people: “My enemies retreated; they staggered and died when you appeared. For you have judged in my favor; from your throne you have judged with fairness.” David recounts how his enemies retreated and were defeated by the mere appearance of God. This victory is attributed not to David’s strength, but to God’s righteous judgment. God’s justice is further emphasized in verse 4, where David acknowledges that God has judged in his favor with fairness. This verse underscores the theme of divine justice, a central aspect of God’s character. It reassures us that God sees our struggles and will act justly on our behalf. The Downfall of