This blog continues my translation of Psalms 42-72 with brief commentary. PSALM 61 To the choir leader, with stringed instruments. For David. Listen to my outcry, God, Pay attention to my prayer! From the world’s end I cry to you when my heart is low. Lead me back to the Rock that is beyond me; […]

This blog continues my translation of Psalms 42-72, with brief commentary. PSALM 60 The text of this psalm is so corrupt that any translation is guesswork. No major version of the bible admits this. For the choir leader. To “The lily of the covenant”. A miktam for David, for instruction; when he struggled with Aramnaharaim […]

This blog continues my translation of Psalms 42-72 with commentary. PSALM 59 To the choir leader. To “Do not destroy” A miktam for David, when Saul sent men to watch his house, to kill him. Snatch me away from my enemies, O God, From my attackers, hide me on high! Snatch me away from evildoers, […]

This blog continues my tranlsation of Psalms 42-72, with brief commentary PSALM 58 To the Choir leader. To “Do not destroy” A Miktam for David. Do you truly command justice, you Rulers Do you give fair verdicts on Adam’s children? No, in your hearts you prepare injustice; your hands weigh out violence on earth. Evildoers, […]

This blog continues my translation of Psalms 42-72, with comment. PSALM 57 For the choir leader. To “ Do not destroy” For David, a miktam, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be good to me, God, be good to me, for my soul seeks safety in you; in the shade of your wings […]