Metropolitan Anthony (Packanich) interprets the 10th psalm.

Personal spiritual experience is priceless. The spiritual experience of a righteous man and a saint is doubly priceless.

The 10th psalm was written by King David during a dangerous period for his life. Abishalom prepared a conspiracy and rebellion against David. His relatives advised David to flee Jerusalem, but, even though there were the great risk and serious danger, he remained in Jerusalem, believing that the Lord would protect him and punish the wicked.

The king's conscience was clear, he was not guilty of anything.

The brief meaning of the 10th Psalm is: by our faith we will be saved. The psalm reminds us of the power of true faith, of the fearlessness and courage that the Lord gives all those who are faithful to Him.

"In the Lord I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain"?"

My fearlessness is in You, Lord! You are my hope. The power of Your truth protects me and I have nothing to fear. Everything will pass, and You are eternal. And I choose eternity.

Your justice is my sword, I am clean before You.

"For look! The wicked bend their bow, They make ready their arrow on the string, That they may shoot secretly at the upright in heart."

My heart is a vessel containing Your truth. It is indestructible. Enemy arrows are breaking at its feet, my heart is calm. You're at my side.

"If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do?"

Worships his God.

Everything is being created by Your will and collapses by Your permission. The universe is in Your hands. What are earthly calamities,comparing with Your love and mercy?

"The Lord is in His holy temple, The Lord's throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men. The Lord tests the righteous, But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates."

You test our hearts. Your largess and light await the faithful ones, and darkness awaits the infidel ones. Those who do not love you reject life.

"Upon the wicked He will rain coals; Fire and brimstone and a burning wind Shall be the portion of their cup."

Death enters the hearts of the infidels ones. It astounds them by its cold.

"For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; His countenance beholds the upright."

Your truth comforts the innocent ones. You are the one hope and joy, meaning and essence.

I make my way to Your Truth through the fog of deception and lies.

But no threats and lies will separate us. God Himself loves and protects those who love God.

Recorded by Natalia Goroshkova