Psalms

This is a comparison of Mary Herbert's rendering of Psalm 52 with the King James Version (KJV) and New Living Translation (NLT). Unless comparing the words of the translations, Herbert's words will be used. The passage begins to chide someone. Herbert calls him a "tyrant", the KJV calls him a "mighty man" and the NLT calls them a "great warrior". Herbert's "tyrant" more aptly depicts the subject of the psalm. It asks him why he "swell'st [thou thus,] Of mischief vaunting? Since help from God to…

Psalm 23 and the Sermon on the Mount are familiar biblical messages to millions of Christians around the world. Written thousands of years ago, today they still provide practical and wise guidance to how we can live our lives. In the paragraphs to follow I am going to compare some of the similar messages shared by each work, but also point out the differences in the messages as well. I will show how we do well to listen and apply the information of both messages to our lives today. King David…

In Hosis Lee Henley Sr,. And Garnett Lee Henley's “The 23rd Psalm: An Exposition on Its Meaning and Prophecies,” published in 2006 in Journal of Religious Thought, Henley explains the 23rd Psalm by analyzing the meanings behind each line in the Bible. This Psalm is a hymn of God to protect, provide, and to save his people when death comes our way. David prays to the Lord, saying “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” This is putting a relationship in place where David is solely dependent…

Mary Sidney’s Psalms 58 and the Psalms 58 found in the Coverdale Bible share a remarkable amount of similarities when it comes to the text itself. However, despite it’s similarities, both text split in the meaning and ideas that stem from it. With Sidney, one sees a darker, robust imagery, while, with the text in Coverdale, the reader gets the sense of elevation and language that is not common to the general population. When comparing Mary Sidney’s Psalm to the Coverdale version, one must…

Psalm Twenty-Three The King James bible contains many different Psalms in its entirety. Everyone of them have different meanings in them. Considering there are many different entries, there are many individuals who have chosen a favorite one that he wrote. Psalm twenty-three is about the different ways that the lord helps others. In other words, the lord, or the Shepherd, helps the speaker in this story. Out of all the King James Bible Psalms, number twenty-three is definitely the best…

The Lord is our Shepherd It is believed that King David ,also known as the shepherd king, wrote psalms 23 to express his feelings after his son Absalom tried to become king. David ran away after his son 's attempt to become king and found refuge with a shepherd called Barzillai and began to reflect on God’s loving kindness and guidance. In Psalms 23 David describes himself and the people of God as sheep. As well connects to both the new testament and the old making it one of the most simplistic…

of the Psalms has been beneficial as it re-enforced and greatly deepened my understanding of discipleship in the Psalms. It also gave me new appreciation for the beautiful literary style, the Christocentric nature in which they were written as well as the role they played in cultic and liturgical functions and in personal piety. The most beneficial shift in my interpreting and reading…

God declares all the glory and wants us to praise Him. We sing songs to worship His name. Psalms contains the hymns of the Bible. Christians are commanded by God to sing praises unto Him. This book has broadened my worldview and has given me clearer understanding of music philosophy in the Bible and Psalms. I chose an interesting debate on Chapter 3, “Applause: For Whom Are You Clapping?” Is clapping appropriate during the service? Personally, I would call myself a traditionalist, but I’m not…

Psalms 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. When we read the same verse in the New Living translations Bible it sounds like this; He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor…

individuals must consider their personalities and purposes. Each Psalm bears a differing mood and feel, and if recognized and enhanced by a compatible music style, it results in a harmonious composition. This brilliant agreement between the literature and music honors the Lord through its ordered nature. Furthermore, the disposition of the piece in its crescendos and diminuendos and articulations further elucidates the meaning of the Psalms, expressing its words in pitch and rhythm.…