Sermons of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Imprecatory Psalms
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Feb 22, 2026 A theological look at why imprecatory Psalms appear in Scripture and how their language fits God’s justice. Discussion of Isaiah’s phrase often translated as calamity rather than moral evil. Examines David’s words as judicial and prophetic, pointing toward Christ’s sufferings and divine judgment. Addresses common objections and affirms Scripture’s authority while emphasizing God’s holiness.
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God Ordains Consequences, Not Sin
- Martyn Lloyd-Jones insists God cannot create sin but ordains the consequences of sin, interpreting Isaiah 45:7 as God creating calamity, not moral evil.
- This reframes biblical language about God 'creating evil' as God decreeing lawful consequences for human rebellion.
Imprecations Are Judicial, Not Personal
- Lloyd-Jones identifies imprecatory psalms as prayers calling God to enact judicial consequences on wickedness, not personal vengeance by the psalmist.
- He emphasizes these psalms express zeal for God's glory and justice rather than private vindictiveness.
David's Restraint Against Saul And Absalom
- Lloyd-Jones recounts David's restraint toward Saul and Absalom to refute claims David was vindictive when writing imprecations.
- He uses David's mercy and grief as historical evidence that the psalm's curses weren't personal spite.