The Mystical Psalms
Last night I was reading through the New American Standard version of the Psalms, and discovered these verses, all of which suggest a spirituality of contemplation and silent resting/waiting for God:
Tremble, and do not sin;
Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
— Psalm 4:4
Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.
— Psalm 37:7
My soul, wait in silence for God only,
For my hope is from Him.
— Psalm 62:5
There will be silence before You, and praise in Zion, O God,
And to You the vow will be performed.
— Psalm 65:1
Surely I have composed and quieted my soul;
Like a weaned child rests against his mother,
My soul is like a weaned child within me.
— Psalm 131:2
You certainly came up with a good collection. The Renouvare Spiritual Formation Bible only adds Psalm 39:9
“I am silent; I do not open my mouth, for it is you who have done it.”
Synchronicities abound. I am deep in the Psalms just now (or, are they deep in me?). I’ll be doing a homily in worship this Sun on Psalm 13 (“How long, O Lord, how long…”)
Peace
June 27, 2008 at 6:56 am
Yeah, the NASB is particularly good for ‘mystical’readings of Scripture I’ve found, in Psalms, Paul, the Gospels etc…. interesting since it’s considered the most word-for-word literal translation, if not always the most readable from a syntax perspective.
Great Psalms! Thanks for sharing…
June 27, 2008 at 11:15 am
Blogger Carl:
Found your beautiful site through Country Contemplative. These are lovely lines to pray and meditate with.
Desertfish
June 27, 2008 at 8:58 pm