Psalm 9 from my new book:

A NEW LOOK AT THE OLD PSALMS

Praying the Psalms: a modern interpretation

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I present here a new perspective on the psalms. I have rewritten them from a New 
Testament Christ-centered point of view. I did not try to capture the poetry of the 
psalms – I leave that to more gifted writers – but I attempted to capture their message
with a more modern interpretation.

God bless,

John

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Psalm 9

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ord, if I could, I would boast of all your blessings, but there are just too many to list! You protected me so many times when I was growing up, and I am sure there are many of which I am not even aware. There is evil in the world, but we know that in the end good will prevail. Jesus, you will one day judge the nations, but you are merciful and compassionate, so I know you will judge us fairly. Until that day arrives, when times get rough, I will trust in you, my shelter and my refuge.

Throughout history, Lord, you have been our constant companion, saving us when all seemed lost. Obviously, you have a soft spot for the needy, poor and oppressed. As for those who persist in doing evil, we will look for them one day, and they will be gone. Yet the thought of one lost soul saddens me. I beg you, Jesus, to make me a fisher of men so that I may save at least one lost soul before the final curtain is drawn. Amen. 

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