Summary
The psalm opens with a call to sing aloud and use instruments like the timbrel, harp, and trumpet to celebrate God’s power. It recalls the law given to Israel at the new moon and the covenant established by Joseph in Egypt. The psalmist reminds God of His deliverance at Meribah and promises to fill Israel’s mouths if they listen. He warns that no foreign gods will be present if Israel obeys, yet notes that Israel has turned away from God’s voice. The psalm ends with a lament that Israel’s disobedience led to their ruin, while expressing a longing that they might walk in God’s ways. The final verses illustrate the hope that God would once again feed them with fine wheat and honey from the rock.