Psalms 59 and 60 from my new book:
A NEW LOOK AT THE OLD PSALMS
Praying the Psalms: a modern interpretation
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Psalms 59 and 60 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
59
(Jesus on the cross prays to the Father for sinners
whose sins he has taken upon himself.)
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ave me, Father, from the evil that has overwhelmed
me. It seeks to destroy me, although I am innocent. Let all nations see the
awesome power of our saving God. Show no mercy, Father, on pure evil. The
minions of the devil openly commit their heinous acts everywhere right in front
of you, as if you were not watching. Yet you will have the last laugh, for
their evil intentions will amount to nothing. Father, you are my strength. You will
keep me safe.
Yet in your mercy, Father, hold back your final
judgment until the day of wrath when all will be called before me for their
final reward or punishment. Chastise them, but let others see that you hold
them accountable for their arrogance and lies. Then, on Judgment Day, those who
persisted in defying you will find themselves without defense and deprived of
your presence forever. For the time being, let them go their way. They will
discover soon enough that their actions will bring no lasting satisfaction.
As for me, on the morning of my resurrection, I will
praise you as my God of mercy who rescued me from the grave. Amen.”
Psalm
60
(A prophecy of the Church and its great impact on
God’s people. The lesson it teaches must not be forgotten.)
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od, you have abandoned us. We live in ruins. You became
angry, made life difficult for us, and filled us with remorse. But then you
gave us a sign of your mercy, Jesus’ cross on Golgotha. The repercussions of
his death shook the earth to its core. But his death healed us and united us
all, both Jew and Gentile, in one Church. He saved his people from damnation
and still protects them from the snares of the devil. Be with us now, Lord, for
our situation is perilous. We cannot defeat the enemy without your support. Be
our strength as we strive to do your will. The wicked will have no such
support. Amen.19
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19The Orthodox Study Bible. (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2008), 720.
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19The Orthodox Study Bible. (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2008), 720.
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