Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
the one you struck
the one you struck Psalm 69:22-28 (JDV) Psalm 69:22 Let their table set before them be a snare, and let it be a trap for their allies. Psalm 69:23 Let their eyes grow too dim to see, and let their … Continue reading
waiting for sympathy
waiting for sympathy Psalm 69:19-21 (JDV) Psalm 69:19 You know the insults I endure – my shame and disgrace. You are aware of all my rivals. Psalm 69:20 Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I waited … Continue reading
why we should pray
why we should pray Psalm 69: (JDV) Psalm 69:16 Answer me, Yahveh, because your covenant faithfulness is good. In keeping with your abundant compassion, turn to me. Psalm 69:17 Don’t hide your face from your servant, because I am in … Continue reading
down in the mud
down in the mud Psalm 69:13-15 (JDV) Psalm 69:13 But as for me, Yahveh, my prayer to you is for a time of favor. In your abundant, covenant faithfulness, God, answer me with your sure rescue. Psalm 69:14 Rescue me … Continue reading
for shame
for shame Psalm 69:4-12 (JDV) Psalm 69:4 Those who hate me without cause are more numerous than the hairs of my head; my deceitful enemies, who would destroy me, are powerful. Though I did not steal, I must repay. Psalm … Continue reading
deep water times
deep water times Psalm 69:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 69:1 Rescue me, God, because the water has risen to my neck. Psalm 69:2 I have sunk in deep mud, and there is no footing; I have come into deep water, and a … Continue reading
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he thunders
he thunders Psalm 68:32-35 (JDV) Psalm 68:32 Sing to God, you kingdoms of the land; sing praise to the Lord, Selah Psalm 68:33 to him who rides in the ancient, highest skies. Look, he thunders with his powerful voice! Psalm … Continue reading
rebuke the beast
rebuke the beast Psalm 68:28-31 (JDV) Psalm 68:28 Your God has decreed your strength. Show your strength, God, you who have acted on our behalf. Psalm 68:29 Because of your temple at Jerusalem, kings will bring tribute to you. Psalm … Continue reading
his procession
his procession Psalm 68:24-27 (JDV) Psalm 68:24 People have seen your procession, God, the procession of my God, my King, in the sanctuary. Psalm 68:25 Singers lead the way, with musicians following; among them are young women playing tambourines. Psalm … Continue reading
I will bring them back
I will bring them back Psalm 68:19-23 (JDV) Psalm 68:19 Blessed be the Lord! Day after day he bears our burdens; God is our rescue. Selah. Psalm 68:20 Our God is a God of rescue, and escape from death belongs … Continue reading
