Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
problem, solution, praise
problem, solution, praise Psalm 60:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 60:1 God, you have rejected us; you have broken us down; you have been angry. Restore us! Psalm 60:2 You have shaken the land and split it open. Heal its fissures, because it … Continue reading
afterwards
afterwards Psalm 59:16-17 (JDV) Psalm 59:16 But I will sing of your strength and will joyfully proclaim your covenant faithfulness in the morning, because you have been a stronghold for me, a refuge in my day of trouble. Psalm 59:17 … Continue reading
wild city dogs
wild city dogs Psalm 59:14-15 (JDV) Psalm 59:14 And they return at evening, in uproar like dogs and prowling around the city. Psalm 59:15 They scavenge for food; they growl if they are not satisfied. wild city dogs I used … Continue reading
examples, not victims
examples, not victims Psalm 59:11-13 (JDV) Psalm 59:11 Do not kill them; otherwise, my people will forget. By your power, make them homeless wanderers and bring them down, Lord, our shield. Psalm 59:12 Due to the sin of their mouths … Continue reading
laughing God
laughing God Psalm 59:8-10 (JDV) Psalm 59:8 But you laugh at them, Yahveh; you ridicule all the nations.Psalm 59:9 I will keep watch for you, my strength, because God is my stronghold.Psalm 59:10 My faithful God will come to meet … Continue reading
who is listening
Psalm 59:6-7 (JDV) Psalm 59:6 They return at evening, in uproar like dogs and prowling around the city. Psalm 59:7 Notice, they spew from their mouths – sharp words from their lips. “Because who,” they say, “is listening?” David’s enemies … Continue reading
not my fault
not my fault Psalm 59:3-5 (JDV) Psalm 59:3 Because notice, Yahveh, they have set an ambush for me. Powerful men attack me, but not because of any failure or rebellion of mine. Psalm 59:4 For no fault of mine, they … Continue reading
crisis moments
crisis moments Psalm 59:1-2 (JDV) Psalm 59:1 Rescue me from my enemies, my God; protect me from those who rise up against me. Psalm 59:2 Rescue me from those who practice failure, and save me from men of bloodshed. crisis … Continue reading
a watched pot
a watched pot Psalm 58:9-11 (JDV) Psalm 58:9 Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns – whether green or burning – he will sweep them away. Psalm 58:10 The righteous one will rejoice when he sees the … Continue reading
making the water flow by
making the water flow by Psalm 58:6-8 (JDV) Psalm 58:6 God, knock the teeth out of their mouths; Yahveh, tear out the young lions’ fangs.Psalm 58:7 May they disappear like water that flows by; may they aim their blunted arrows.Psalm … Continue reading
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