Psalm Thirty seven – Translation of the Song

37,1 By David. Do not be goaded by evildoers, do not be jealous of those who commit injustice. 37,2 For, like the grasses, they will quickly dry out, and, like seasonal greens, will wilt away. 37,3 Trust in ADONAI, and do good. Dwell in the land, and shepherd faith. 37,4 Take pleasure in ADONAI and He will give you …

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Literary analysis of psalm 37 – So shall you delight in the Adonai, and He will give you what your heart desires.

  Click here to read “Psalm Thirty-seven: Translation of the Song” Song 37, a song of comfort; seemingly composed by a parent for his children, a grandparent for his grandchildren –certainly by an old man (one who identifies himself in verse 25 as “A youth I was, and have become old”) whose purpose is to instill hope …

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