Is the hard path a dead end?Dale Ralph Davis plunges right into the middle of King David’s hard times with a study that resounds with relevance for our own lives today.King David’s faith brought him through the muddy parts of life.Will we find that depression is our final response to a hard path? Or will faith carry us beyond? These Psalms commend a scripture filled life bursting with encouragement. In this second instalment of his essential guide to the Psalms, trusted theologian Dale Ralph Davis leads readers through a careful study of Psalms 13–24 with clear application for daily life.Using his own translation, Davis sets out a verse–by–verse exposition and crystallises the Psalmist’s message with cross–references to situate the passages in broader biblical context.With illustrations from history and personal experience, the truth comes alive. An indispensable accompaniment to the Psalms. Suitable for use as a personal study guide or as a reference and teaching guide for facilitating small group study. Read the rest of the series:The Way of the Righteous in the Muck of Life: Psalms1–12In the Presence of my Enemies: Psalms 25–37My Exceeding Joy: Psalms 38–51