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
phil foster
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
Mike Morrell
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…
Desertfish
Blogger Carl:
Found your beautiful site through Country Contemplative. These are lovely lines to pray and meditate with.
Desertfish