Today’s Word
The Mountains Sing
The earth is full of Your goodness, Lord; teach me Your statutes. Psalm 119:64 NASB Goodness – There’s hardly a more insipid translation of ḥesed than the crop of English expressions in Bible translations. We have “love, unfailing love, steadfast love, loving devotion, mercy, goodness, lovingkindness, faithful love, mercies, constant love, kindness.” None really capture the…
Who Is With Me?
I am a companion to all those who [x]fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts. Psalm 119:63 N ASB Companion – One of the biggest challenges in this modern world is picking the right friends. Social media has lowered the bar considerably. “Friends” are now those who click on my link. I may not know…
After Midnight
At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You because of Your righteous judgments. Psalm 119:62 NASB Midnight – Maybe we should start this one with a little Eric C. CLICK HERE Does that put you in the mood? Despite this great tune, the psalmist has another midnight in mind. The Hebrew ḥēṣôt layĕlâ needs some…
Hog-tied
The snares of the wicked have surrounded me, but I have not forgotten Your Law. Psalm 119:61 NASB Not forgotten – Do you want to experience God’s rescue when evil men seek to harm you? I’m guessing you would answer, “Yes.” Well then, the first thing to understand is this: What are the “snares” of the wicked? If…
What’s the Rush?
I hurried and did not delay to keep Your commandments. Psalm 119:60 NASB Hurried/ delay – If you were offered personal advice from someone you absolutely trusted, someone you knew loved you completely, would you take your time getting to the meeting? The psalmist wouldn’t. He employs two verbs in order to emphasize the urgency…
History Matters
I considered my ways and turned my feet to Your testimonies. Psalm 119:59 NASB Considered/ turned – I know, I know. You’re getting tired of all these grammar lessons. I’d say the same thing if it weren’t for the interesting variety of translations. You have to wonder how both Jewish and Christian scholars can justify such…
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