Wisdom Psalms Themes

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Wisdom Psalms tend to share a common theme:
1. Blessing of righteous (may include the righteous observance of the LAW and its practical application)
2. Condemnation of the unrighteous (may include the wrong doing, hatred of God and His LAW)
3. Promoted positive reflections on the LAW and obedience
Wisdom themes are not solely limited to the Psalms and the three other books. It is found throughout scripture in man practical ways, interwoven in the historical accounts and New Testament epistles.
The emphasized characteristics of the Psalms and their Genre changes depending on the authors you may read. Common agreement on the overlapping of the various elements found within the poetic structure of the language allows for varied application

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