It's been a long time since I posted anything here. Rather than copy out the psalm in the text, I'm just going to provide a link. That'll keep me from getting in trouble with copyright, I hope. So, today's psalm is 120: Here it is: http://www.mechon-mamre.org/p/pt/pt26c0.htm , in Hebrew and in English. At the top of the page there is a link to listen to the psalm in Hebrew.
This is the first of 14 psalms called "Psalms of Ascent" or "Pilgrim Psalms", songs sung by pilgrims as they went up to Jerusalem for great annual feasts. Maybe they were sung by the Levite priests on the fifteen steps from the Court of the Women to the Court of the Israelites in the temple. Also called "Gradual Psalms" or "Psalms of the Steps".
Friday, October 25, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
link to the Jerusalem Bible
I couldn't find a direct link to the Jerusalem Bible. I could find the New Jerusalem Bible online, but I haven't been using that version, so far. Here, however is the best I could do for the Jerusalem Bible. This should take you to the psalms in the Jerusalem Bible. Can't say I'm not trying!
links to Bible Versions online
In previous blogs, I have cited the version of the Bible where I found the psalm I copied. It occurs to me that I was remiss in not giving the link to the Bible version in the blog entry. In an attempt to remedy this, in the future, I'll try to provide those links each time I copy a psalm.
To show good faith, here's one, at least:
Here's the King James Version.
If I were more computer savvy, I'd go back and put the links in the previously published blogs. I'll do that if & when I learn how.
To show good faith, here's one, at least:
Here's the King James Version.
If I were more computer savvy, I'd go back and put the links in the previously published blogs. I'll do that if & when I learn how.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Lenten Lament Individual 4
Psalm 6 (Book of Alternative Services [Anglican, Canadian])
First of the Penitential Psalms: Prayer in time of distress;
For the leader; with stringed instruments 'upon the eighth', A Psalm of David:
1. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger,
do not puish me in your wrath.
2. Have pity on me, Lord, for I am weak,
heal me, Lord, for my bones are racked.
3. My spirit shakes with terror,
how long, O Lord, how long?
4. Turn, O Lord, and deliver me,
save me for your mercy's sake.
5. For in death no one remembers you;
and who will give you thanks in the grave?
6. I grow weary because of my groaning,
every night I drench my bed
and flood my couch with tears.
7. My eyes are wasted with grief
and worn away because of all my enemies.
8. Depart from me, all evildoers,
for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping.
9. The Lord has heard my supplication;
the Lord accepts my prayer.
10. All my enemies shall be confounded and quake with fear,
they shall turn back and suddenly be put to shame.
Prayer: God of mercy and tenderness, giver of life and conqueror of death, look upon our weakness and grief, and restore us to health, that we may sing a new song to your praise; through Jesus Christ our risen Lord. (Amen)
First of the Penitential Psalms: Prayer in time of distress;
For the leader; with stringed instruments 'upon the eighth', A Psalm of David:
1. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger,
do not puish me in your wrath.
2. Have pity on me, Lord, for I am weak,
heal me, Lord, for my bones are racked.
3. My spirit shakes with terror,
how long, O Lord, how long?
4. Turn, O Lord, and deliver me,
save me for your mercy's sake.
5. For in death no one remembers you;
and who will give you thanks in the grave?
6. I grow weary because of my groaning,
every night I drench my bed
and flood my couch with tears.
7. My eyes are wasted with grief
and worn away because of all my enemies.
8. Depart from me, all evildoers,
for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping.
9. The Lord has heard my supplication;
the Lord accepts my prayer.
10. All my enemies shall be confounded and quake with fear,
they shall turn back and suddenly be put to shame.
Prayer: God of mercy and tenderness, giver of life and conqueror of death, look upon our weakness and grief, and restore us to health, that we may sing a new song to your praise; through Jesus Christ our risen Lord. (Amen)
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Lenten Lament Individual 3
Psalm 5 (King James Version) To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, a Psalm of David
1. Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation.
2. Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
3. My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up,
4. For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
5. The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
6. Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord will abhor the bloody an deceitful man.
7. But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy; and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
8. Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
9. For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.
10. Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee.
11. But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice; let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them; let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
12. For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
1. Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation.
2. Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
3. My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up,
4. For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
5. The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
6. Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord will abhor the bloody an deceitful man.
7. But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy; and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
8. Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
9. For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.
10. Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee.
11. But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice; let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them; let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
12. For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
Lenten Laments Individual 2
Psalm 4 (Revised Standard Version)
To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David
1. Answer me when I call, O God of my right!
Thou hast given me room when I was in distress,
Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.
2, O men, how long shall my honour suffer shame?
How long will you love vain words,
and seek after lies? Selah
3. But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself;
the Lord hears when I call to him.
4. Be angry, but sin not;
commune with your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah
5. Offer right sacrifices,
and put your trust in the Lord.
6. There are many who say, "O that we might see some good!"
Lift up the light of thy countenance upon us, O Lord!"
7. Thou hast put more joy in my heart
than they have when their grain and wine abound.
8. In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
for thou alone, O Lord, makest me dwell in safety.
To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David
1. Answer me when I call, O God of my right!
Thou hast given me room when I was in distress,
Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.
2, O men, how long shall my honour suffer shame?
How long will you love vain words,
and seek after lies? Selah
3. But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself;
the Lord hears when I call to him.
4. Be angry, but sin not;
commune with your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah
5. Offer right sacrifices,
and put your trust in the Lord.
6. There are many who say, "O that we might see some good!"
Lift up the light of thy countenance upon us, O Lord!"
7. Thou hast put more joy in my heart
than they have when their grain and wine abound.
8. In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
for thou alone, O Lord, makest me dwell in safety.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Lenten Laments individual 1
Psalm 3 "morning prayer of the virtuous man under persecution" (Jerusalem Bible)
Psalm of David--When he was escaping from his son Absalom. (2 Samuel 15:13ff)
1. (yod he vov he)*, more and more are turning against me,
more and more rebelling against me,
2. more and more saying about me,
'There is no help for him in his God." (pause)
3. But (yod he vov he)*, my encircling shield,
my glory, you help me, hold up my head.
4. Loudly I cry to (yod he vov he)*,
and dhe answers me from his holy mountain. (pause)
5. Now I can lie down and go to sleep
and then awakke, for (yod he vov he)* has hold of me;
6. no fear now of those tens of thousands
posted agains me wherever I turn. (pause)
7. Rise, (yod he vov he)*!
Save me, my God!
You hack all my enemies to the cheekbone,
you break the teeth of the wicked.
8. From (yod he vov he), rescue,
On your people, blessing!
* yod he vov he = the unspeakable and holy Name of God ("Yahweh" or "Jehovah")
Psalm of David--When he was escaping from his son Absalom. (2 Samuel 15:13ff)
1. (yod he vov he)*, more and more are turning against me,
more and more rebelling against me,
2. more and more saying about me,
'There is no help for him in his God." (pause)
3. But (yod he vov he)*, my encircling shield,
my glory, you help me, hold up my head.
4. Loudly I cry to (yod he vov he)*,
and dhe answers me from his holy mountain. (pause)
5. Now I can lie down and go to sleep
and then awakke, for (yod he vov he)* has hold of me;
6. no fear now of those tens of thousands
posted agains me wherever I turn. (pause)
7. Rise, (yod he vov he)*!
Save me, my God!
You hack all my enemies to the cheekbone,
you break the teeth of the wicked.
8. From (yod he vov he), rescue,
On your people, blessing!
* yod he vov he = the unspeakable and holy Name of God ("Yahweh" or "Jehovah")
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Lenten Laments
This is the first blog entry for my meditation on the psalms. I will be writing my comments on each psalm as it relates to the season in the subject line.
There are many psalms that are categorized by theologians as "Lamentations". My intent is to study these first of all, as this is the largest category.
There are many psalms that are categorized by theologians as "Lamentations". My intent is to study these first of all, as this is the largest category.
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