Psalm Thirty-six: Translation of the Song

Translation by Rabbi Maccabi and Dr. Rosenberg of this Psalm is not yet available and will be uploaded once completed. The translations are as close to the literal Hebrew as possible. For the time being, available translated Psalms can be found on this page: Translations of the Psalms. Click here to study “Literary analysis of Psalm 36” …

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Literary analysis of Psalm 36 – For with You is the source of life; in Your light we will see light.

  The opening line of the song juxtaposes the master or conductor of the musicians and the servant of God. This implied contrast contains no rebuke, no moral judgement. It simply denotes that even the most eminent among those who sing God’s praises are but servants of  their divine ruler. However, the contrast that follows, …

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