Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
when he hides his face
when he hides his face Psalm 88:14-18 (JDV) Psalm 88:14 Yahveh, why do you reject my throat? Why do you hide your face from me? Psalm 88:15 From my youth, I have been suffering and near death. I suffer your … Continue reading
when all else fails
when all else fails Psalm 88:1-13 (JDV) Psalm 88:1 Yahveh, God of my deliverance, I cry out before you day and night. Psalm 88:2 May my prayer come to your face; turn your ear to my cry. Psalm 88:3 You … Continue reading
we were born there
we were born there Psalm 87:4-7 (JDV) Psalm 87:4 “I will make a record of those who know me: Rahab, Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, and Cush – each one was born there.” Psalm 87:5 And it will be said of Zion, … Continue reading
he loves the gates
he loves the gates Psalm 87:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 87:11 The city he founded is among the sacred mountains. Psalm 87:2 Yahveh loves Zion’s city gates more than all the dwelling-places of Jacob. Psalm 87:3 Splendid things are said about you, … Continue reading
seven results of prayer
seven results of prayer Psalm 86:8-17 (JDV) Psalm 86:8 Lord, there is no one like you among the gods, and there are no achievements like yours. Psalm 86:9 All the nations you have made will come and bow down before … Continue reading
seven reasons to expect an answer
seven reasons to expect an answer Psalm 86:1-7 (JDV) Psalm 86:1 Listen, Yahveh, and answer me, because I am wretched and needy. Psalm 86:2 Guard my throat, because I am a covenant devotee. You are my God; deliver your servant … Continue reading
what transformation looks like
what transformation looks like Psalm 85:8-13 (JDV) Psalm 85:8 I will listen to what God will say; surely Yahveh will declare peace to his people, his covenant devotees, and not let them go back to stupidity. Psalm 85:9 His deliverance … Continue reading
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his and ours
his and ours Psalm 85:4-7 (JDV) Psalm 85:4 Return to us, God of our deliverance, and abandon your displeasure with us. Psalm 85:5 Will you be angry with us permanently? Will you prolong your anger for all generations? Psalm 85:6 … Continue reading
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his proven record
his proven record Psalm 85:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 85:11 Yahveh, you showed favor to your land; you restored captive Jacob. Psalm 85:2 You forgave your people’s guilt; you covered all their failure. Selah Psalm 85:3 You withdrew all your fury; you … Continue reading
a sun and shield
a sun and shield Psalm 84:9-12 (JDV) Psalm 84:9 Look at our shield, God; gaze on the face of your anointed one. Psalm 84:10 Better a day in your courts than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather stand at … Continue reading
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