Jeremy Thompson

Tag: Psalms

  • “This is the day YHWH has acted”

  • Thinking about Psalm 19:4

    I’ve been interacting with Kris over at Old School Script for the last day or so about Psalm 19:4, particularly the particle בלי toward the end of the verse.  Here was my last comment in my part of the exchange so far: Okay. So, I realize I was probably too brief and unclear above, but I…

  • Psalm 68:10 – Ahhhh … The Rain

    Here’s a simple screen capture video I made for today’s responsive reading. Video made using BibleWorks 8 and Snapz Pro X

  • Many are the "misfortunes" – Psalm 34:20

    I’m a little late posting this.  It’s actually from yesterday’s responsive reading.  But, I wonder if there is a better way to translate the beginning of Psalm 34 to capture the literary features there.  This video deals with that.  However, I don’t know if the word “misfortunes” has too much baggage with it.  Anyway, let…

  • Love Your Neighbor – A Little Lectionary Editing

    “Love Your Neighbor” that’s what your supposed to do, right?  Well, at least that is what Jesus said in in Matthew 22:38 repeating a line from Leviticus 19:18.  But, what about those other voices in scripture?  You know the ones that say not so nice things about neighbors or wish not so nice things upon…

  • U2 "40" – The Absolute BEST Modern Version of a Psalm

    Today’s responsorial reading is from Psalm 40, which gives me the great pleasure to embed the absolute best modern version of one of the Psalms, U2’s “40.”  The lyrics are here.  Today’s reading actually doesn’t include most of the verses used for this song, but it does make use of verse 2, and that was…

  • The Word of God Ran a Sprint …

    in yesterday’s lectionary reading.  I thought this was a pretty neat bit of imagery in Psalm 147:15. He sends out his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly. (Psa 147:15 NRSV) Related: Psalm 96:5 – Word Play Psalm 98 and Assonance Psalm 1.4 – A Video Illustration of Chaff Psalm 1.1 – Translation Comparison

  • Psalm 72 – The King Worthy of Homage

    I wrote yesterday about how the lectionary obliterated a bit of beautiful imagery.  It doesn’t do a great job with today’s response either, which is the middle-latter portion of Psalm 72.  The focus of this part of the Psalm is upon the king who is worthy of homage and dominion in verses 8-11. Psalm 72:8-11…

  • Psalm 72 – Shame on the Lectionary

    Psalm 72 is the responsorial for today and the lectionary successfully obliterates the imagery of verses 6 and 7.  Here’s how the lectionary reading looks online. Psalm 72 in the Lectionary Responsorial Psalm 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8 R.  (see 11) Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. O God, with your judgment endow the king,…

  • Psalm 72:10 – Tarshish Again

    Last week I wrote a learner centered blog post on the significance of Jonah fleeing to Tarshish.  And, Tarshish shows up again in today’s responsive reading.  To understand the symbolism of gifts coming from there, try out the “activity” from the first part of the previous post using the maps.  Then, consider the text. Psalm…