Psalm 19 from my new book:
A NEW LOOK AT THE OLD PSALMS
Praying the Psalms: a modern interpretation
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Psalm 19 from my new book:
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.
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
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ather, no words can describe the splendor of the
universe that you created. Who can behold the heavens and not acknowledge you as
creator? Your glory reveals itself more and more every day, night after night.
The beauty of your handiwork transcends language and culture — all nations can
look up and see your grandeur.
The radiant sun runs its course every day after a
night of darkness, like an athlete running a race; like a joyful bridegroom
coming forth to claim his bride; like Jesus bursting forth from the tomb at his
resurrection on Easter Sunday; like Jesus, the bridegroom, emerging from heaven
in all his radiance on Judgment Day to welcome his bride, the Church, into the
glory of his kingdom.
The splendor of God is revealed in his commandments
which are perfect and trustworthy. His words fill the heart with joy and the
mind with wisdom. We trust in his word because the word of God is pure gold. Blessed
are they who obey it. Make me pure, Lord, and keep me from sin. May my thoughts
and words always be acceptable to you, Father. Amen.
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