Monthly Archives: December 2015

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PSALM 41 To the leaders, a psalm for David    Good fortune to the one who protects the helpless! The Lord saves him in the day when trouble strikes. The Lord guards him and keeps him alive And gives him good fortune in the land. He does not give him up to the desire of […]

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PSALM 40 To the leaders, a psalm for David I looked longingly towards the Lord And he turned towards me, hearing my cry for help. He lifted me from a deadly pit, from slippery mud; He placed my feet on rock and steadied my steps. He put in my mouth a new song of praise to […]

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This blog continues my reading and translation of psalms 1-41, the first book. Here for example is a wonderfully sharp and honest psalm which I had completely overlooked until I came to translate it. PSALM 39 To the leader, to Jeduthun, a psalm for David I will watch my behaviour, So that I do no […]

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PSALM 38 A Psalm for David. In remembrance. Lord, do not correct me in anger; Do not discipline me in hot rage; For your arrows are lodged in me And your hand is pressing me down. There is no wholeness in my flesh because of your anger, No rest for my bones because of my […]

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Psalm 37 An alphabetical psalm Anger against the wicked? Refuse it; Envy of wrongdoers? Give it no place. For they are soon cut down like grass; They wither like the green pasture.   But trust in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land and graze securely. Delight in the Lord And he shall […]

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PSALM 36 For the leader, the servant of God, for David The sin of wicked people tells my heart That there is no fear of God in their eyes; For in their own eyes they look good Until their vile crimes are detected. The words of their mouths are crime and deception, They have abandoned […]

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PSALM 35 For David Take my side Lord, against my opponents; Fight those who fight me. Grasp shield and breastplate And stand firm as my helper. Uncover the spear point and block my pursuers; Say to my life, “I am your victory!” Let those who seek my life Be astounded and humbled; Those who plan […]