Category Archives: written on the Appalachian Trail

Psalms 5:9 Because there is nothing reliable in what they say; destruction is in their bellies; their throat opens like a grave while they smooth talk you with their tongues. The psalmist prays against the influence of enemies who claim … Continue reading →

Psalms 5:8 Yahveh, lead me in living your right way because of my enemies; make your way straight in my presence. Sometimes the trail meanders and seems to head in several different directions at once.  That can be very frustrating … Continue reading →

Psalms 5:7 But I enter your house because of your abundant covenant faithfulness; I bow down toward your holy temple revering you. One might expect the psalmist to compare his own honesty to his enemies’ deception. But he does not … Continue reading →

Psalms 5:6 You destroy those who tell lies; Yahveh hates bloody and deceitful people. The psalmist declares his faith in Yahveh as a God who does not tolerate those who attack with lies. Such people use falsehood as a weapon … Continue reading →

Psalms 5:5 The arrogant one cannot stand in your sight; you hate all troublemakers. The psalmist is dealing with some arrogant troublemakers, and he prays to God about them. He reminds God that he has an aversion to that kind … Continue reading →

Psalms 5:4 Because you are not a God who enjoys wickedness; evil cannot stay living with you around. The psalmist knows that his problems will soon be addressed because he knows what kind of person God is. He has declared … Continue reading →

Psalms 5:3 In the morning, Yahveh, you hear my voice; in the morning I plead my case to you and watch in expectation. This is not a person who waits until something bad happens and rushes to get God to … Continue reading →

Psalms 5:2 Pay attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, because I am praying to you. The psalmist has only one king and one God. He comes to God not as a last resort but … Continue reading →

Psalms 5:1 Listen to my words, Yahveh; think about what I am agonizing over. The psalmist believes in prayer. He dares to believe that God will actually pay attention to words that he says.  If we cannot say that about … Continue reading →

Psalms 4:8 I will both lie down and sleep in peace, because you alone, Yahveh, make me live in safety. Not only does the psalmist appreciate the opportunity to witness about his relationship with God, he is also grateful for … Continue reading →