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Interlinear Text Download: Psalm 73
Apologies for the radio silence over the last year. God has been very much so at work in our lives doing some new things and He asked me to lay down writing fiction (for now). So far, we’ve moved north to Bellingham and I’m working for the Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Authority, providing housing for the elderly, disabled, and families with low incomes. I’m truly blessed to be serving in such a meaningful way. Our family has settled very well and we are all able to finally BREATHE.
I’ve had questions from several friends lately, wondering if I’m still writing and what it is I’m doing…
Some of you may know that I’ve been studying Hebrew for the last few years. It is a truly beautiful language and my heart grows continually as I discover new insights and wisdom while immersed in the Tanach (Old Testament). In the last year I discovered the Psalms of Asaph (Psalms 50 & 73-83 are attributed to him). I’ve been touched by Asaph’s raw prayers, full of both anguish and praise.
I think of life on this side of eternity…filled with anguish and praise. There is so much pain in this life and yet there is also so much for which I have hope. I don’t hope to be rich. I don’t hope to be powerful. I don’t hope to have a mansion, or a large following, or even to be happy.
I hope for completion…something which cannot happen in this life, but my relationship with my Creator assures me of it when He returns or chooses to bring me home.
In any case, I have been using the Psalms as a guide to learn how to pray and give praise. As in all things when it comes to God, it’s always about the relationship.
Attached is my attempt at an interlinear study starting with Psalm 73. I hope to complete all of the Psalms of Asaph and collect them in to a volume. But for now I’m happy to share this with you.
Sidebar: if any of you readers out there happen to be acquainted with Hebrew and spot a need for correction, don’t hesitate to reach out to me through the contact page.
Olde Ways: New Thinking 