Psalms 39 and 40 from my new book:
A NEW LOOK AT THE OLD PSALMS
Praying the Psalms: a modern interpretation
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Psalms 39 and 40 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
39
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ord, the wicked annoy me, but I am trying to keep
quiet in their presence. I have reached a point where I cannot take it anymore.
How long, Lord, will I have to endure this? I know I am just a pilgrim passing
through this life, a life that is fleeting, only a breath in your eyes. Much of
my life is spent in misery and pain. Save me, Lord. I do no evil myself, nor am
I preachy, but these evil people ridicule me because I spoke up. I place all my
hope in you, but you have made life so difficult for me that I am speechless
from exhaustion. Your chastisement is just, but I am too weak to withstand any
more of your discipline. My life is passing quickly. Give me some moments of
peace before I must depart.
Psalm
40
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esus speaks to the Father about his incarnation. “Father,
I came into this world to carry out your plan. I spread the good news of your
faithfulness, saving power, and unfailing love. Burnt offerings were no longer
enough. You required a divine sacrifice, as it was written in the scriptures,
to atone for the sins of the world and restore the covenant between you and
man. I united my will to yours, Father, but that led to my betrayal, torture,
crucifixion, and death. Yet you heard my prayer, lifted me out of the tomb, and
restored my life. You have given me cause for rejoicing. May others see what
great joy comes to those who trust in you.”
Let us all offer our own song of thanksgiving to the
Father for all the innumerable and marvelous things he has done for us. Amen.9
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9The Orthodox Study Bible. (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2008), 709.
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