9PSALM 119 (This psalm is in 26 sections of 8 verses, each beginning with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet.) Introduction The reader will easily see that I have chosen to represent the Hebrew in half-lines, making a 16 line unit in English. I have in almost all cases used the ancient name Yahweh, […]

Continuing my translation of Psalms 97-150 PSALM 118 Give thanks to Yahweh for she is good Her lovingkindness lasts forever! Let Israel say, her lovingkindness lasts forever. Let Aaron’s household say, Her lovingkindness lasts forever. Let the God-fearers say, Her lovingkindness lasts forever. Pressed hard, I yelled to Yah; She replied, giving me room. Yahweh […]

Continuing my translation of Psalms 97- 150 PSALM 117 Praise Yahweh all you nations, Applaud him all you peoples! For his lovingkindness is lavished upon us Ands his faithfulness endures forever. Praise Yah! Doubtless the foreign nations are being told to praise Israel’s God, because he has favoured his chosen people over them! Yahweh will […]

Continuing my translation of Psalms 97- 150 PSALM 116 I love him because he has heard my voice, Because Yahweh has listened to my longings. Because he has bent his ear towards me, As long as I live I will cry out to him. The cords of death had caught me The grip of the […]

Continuing my translation of Psalms 97- 150 with comment PSALM 115 No, Yahweh, do not give glory to us But to your renown and reputation For lovingkindness and for loyalty! Why let the Gentiles say, “Where is their God now?” Our God is in the heavens; All that he desires, he does. Their gods are […]