An allusion to part of the plot from the Book of Ruth may be found in our psalm.
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A wedding tradition allows us to more deeply understand Psalm 128.
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Psalm 127 joins the themes of the Temple and spiritual posterity.
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The topography of the land around Jerusalem is transformed into a sublime symbol in this psalm.
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The miraculous endurance of the Jewish people is the subject of Psalm 124.
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Psalm 123 is a striking contrast to Psalm 122, teaching us about the different emotions reflected in the psalms in their entirety.
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Psalm 122 gives us David's vision of Jerusalem.
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Some modern commentators persuasively argue that this famous psalm is originally about a journey.
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Psalm 120 introduces the "Songs of Ascent" and has a seemingly jarring conclusion.
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Psalm 119 concludes with a surprising ending.
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The psalm describes in an intriguing way how one can be near to God in this world.
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A beautiful phrase about the luminous nature of the word of God could have a dual meaning.
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The psalms describe the Torah as belonging to God, yet Jewish liturgy depicts the Torah as being given. How are these representations to be reconciled?
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A fascinating verse describes how the Torah guides everyday life.
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A story of a Jew from early America relates to a term for certain commandments in our psalm.
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The distinct names for certain commandments teach us about the larger symphony that is a life inspired by the Torah.
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The first section of the longest psalm reflects the complexity of the Torah and the way that study sustains Jews throughout the generations.
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The psalm speaks of a "rejected" stone. Who is it?
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The complexity of the eschatological vision of the Hebrew Bible is contained in this short psalm.
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A verse said by many Jews as they prepare for the end of the Sabbath is found in our psalm.
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Henry V references the opening phrase of our psalm, though not in the most famous section of the play.
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Psalm 114 contains a word linked to a contemporary story of Jewish heroism, bravery, and faith.
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The beginning of wisdom, according to our psalm, is found in something other than reason.
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A psalm said to mark miracles concludes with a description of the restoration of Zion.
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A psalm about the importance of memory is an apt one to study on Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day.
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A reference to an early king of Jerusalem is seemingly the heart of this psalm.
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The danger of words wielded to achieve malicious ends is the subject of the psalm.
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A Talmudic story about David's "alarm clock" is linked to this psalm.
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A psalm of thanksgiving is linked to the Pilgrim story.
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This psalm's tenor is the opposite of the previous one, but in fact, both of the psalms are meant to be taken together.
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The wonders of early Israelite history are described in this psalm, as well as why God brought these miracles about.
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Psalm 104 is an ode to the natural world and the way in which its intricacy proclaims the glory of God.
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Psalm 103 describes the reason for God's forgiveness.
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The Jewish love of the stones of Jerusalem is a theme of Psalm 102.
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David describes in this psalm how concern for justice and integrity is bound up with his legacy.
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Understanding the story of Samuel may be central to understanding this psalm.
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Several instruments are mentioned in this psalm. What do they symbolize?
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The light of God—and possibly our own spiritual light—is a theme of this psalm.
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Psalm 96 describes the way the experience of sanctity influences our experience of beauty.
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Reading Psalm 95 takes us to 16th-century Safed.
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Psalm 94 addresses wickedness in the world, and also gives us an important description of the God-granted capacity of human beings.
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This tiny psalm may be about a cosmic event.
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The word "Sabbath" is strikingly absent from most of the psalm of the Sabbath.
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A psalm about providential protection speaks to Jewish history and to one rabbi's life.
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One of Lincoln's most famous phrases may be linked to Psalm 90.
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Psalm 89 reflects on the significance of the story of David and his dynasty.
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A psalm expressing pain is linked to an individual described as incredibly wise.
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The miraculous nature of Jerusalem and Jewish history is the subject of this psalm.
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Themes of truth, love, righteousness, and peace are all joined in this psalm's description of repentance and forgiveness.
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A psalm used by many Jews to introduce the afternoon prayer reveals what prayer in a synagogue means to Jewish tradition.
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Psalm 83 seems to be linked to a righteous king many have forgotten.
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A speech by Justice Scalia, whose birthday was yesterday, relates to the thesis of this Psalm.
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The joining of Rosh Hashanah and the new moon is meant to deepen our understanding of time.
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By evoking the intimacy of spousal love, Psalm 80 conveys the Israelites' profound emotional yearning for the God of Jerusalem.
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On Passover, Psalm 79 is referenced, along with many other psalms, revealing the profound nature of the evening. Supplemental Materials:
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In Psalm 78, David's background as a shepherd becomes the key to understanding his kingship. Supplemental Materials:
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Psalm 78 describes the many miracles of the Exodus, including one sublime moment during the splitting of the sea.
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Psalm 78 describes one moment that changed Jewish history, which is meant to teach us about gratitude today.
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Psalm 78 describes the story of the Israelites from the Exodus to the Davidic monarchy.
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A psalm expresses anguish over exile and then exultantly describes the Exodus. What is the link between the psalm's two parts?
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Purim's date reveals what we are truly celebrating—and why a remarkable event seemingly described in this psalm never became a holiday.
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The themes of exile and salvation are bound together in a tradition regarding the reading of the Megillah—and in these two psalms of Asaf.
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A story about Rome and Jerusalem helps us ponder this psalm of Asaf.
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In Psalm 72, we find a father preparing for his son to be his heir.
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Psalm 71 seems to feature an aging David, reflecting on God's salvation throughout his life.
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Translations of Psalm 70 give us an interesting rendering of an exclamation.
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The conclusion of Psalm 69 reminds us of a relatively unknown and inspiring blessing that has been pronounced in our time.
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Psalms 68 and 69 come together to reveal two themes in Jewish history.
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The conclusion of Psalm 68 has one fascinating plural word that may point to the unique nature of Jerusalem.
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An obvious reference to Moses' description of the Ark begins the psalm. How are we to understand what follows?
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Psalm 67 builds on the priestly blessings in a striking way.
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Psalm 66 can be read as reflecting on the wonder of being part of the Jewish story.
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In this psalm, David tells us how we can hear nature praising God, inspiring us to praise the Almighty.
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Psalm 64 highlights the potential of words to do great good and great harm.
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Winston Churchill's essay on Moses helps us appreciate a psalm that David composed in the desert.
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In this psalm, David reflects on the role of both silence and song in our lives.
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David's psalm has a famous verse that might be about the preciousness of time.
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Psalm 60 asks us to ponder how a leader like David responds when his army is momentarily defeated.
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Psalm 59 takes us into a very precise moment of David's life. Why, then, does he also lend a universal theme to the psalm?
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Psalm 58 reminds us that anger has a role in the moral life when channeled properly.
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Psalm 57, which takes place in a cave, offers a mirror image of Plato's famous allegory.
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Psalm 56 speaks of a dove—a dove that does not desire war, but recognizes that at times it is necessary.
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David's trusted adviser who berated him may be the inspiration for this psalm.
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A psalm speaks of David's loneliness, and his inner strength.
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Psalm 53 is almost exactly identical to Psalm 14. Why then are its words repeated?
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A character from The Lord of the Rings reveals the destructive power of wicked speech, mirrored by a biblical figure who used words for evil ends.
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An etching by Rembrandt van Rijn captures the essence of Psalm 51.
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Judaism binds gratitude and repentance together, creating a path for a life well lived.
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A short story by Tolstoy allows us to better appreciate the message at the heart of the psalm.
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William Seward's citation of this psalm speaks to the secret of Jewish endurance.
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The shofar has both a particularistic and universal meaning.
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One of the greatest miracles in Jewish history may be the subject of this psalm.
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Psalm 45 highlights the distinction between the Jewish and pagan perspectives on royalty.
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The second half of Psalm 44 cries out to God in the midst of catastrophe but still finds a way to sustain faith.
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Psalm 44 describes a period devoid of the miracles of the past—but therein we discover another miracle.
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This exquisite psalm gives us a one-sentence soliloquy.
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Why do the sons of Korach, an adversary of Moses, merit their own psalm?
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The sages note a comparison between Moses and David, the Torah and Tehillim.
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David describes what it means for Scripture to be inscribed on our soul.
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This song may be written for a specific Levite.
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A mysterious opening of the psalm seems to describe it as a "reminder."
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A much-sung verse can be read in two ways.
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The meaning of humility lies at the heart of a famous phrase in this psalm.
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A psalm's central verse is about genuine moral enlightenment.
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Psalm 35 appears at an important moment in American history.
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David feigns madness and composes a psalm. What does this teach us?
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A reflection by C.S. Lewis allows us to better appreciate psalms of praise.
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David reveals his greatness through his imperfections.
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David as fugitive is not the main image we have of this king in our imagination, but it is central to his story.
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An alternative grammatical reading of Psalm 30 calls attention to David's true legacy.
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The psalm sung when the Torah is returned to the ark reflects the way in which Jews encounter God.
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Psalm 28 finds David praying for personal salvation, but he can only do so as a member of the covenantal people.
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The contrasting moods of Psalm 27 capture the dual religious experiences of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
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Psalm 26 emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with friends who inspire righteous actions.
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A pangrammatic psalm uses the power of the Hebrew alphabet to merge love, faith, and pleading into one prayer.
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Psalm 24 beautifully captures the complexity of the Judaic vision.
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A profoundly moving story teaches us about the faith at the heart of the most famous psalm.
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Psalm 22 promises redemption even amid the darkest of times.
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We can distinguish David from literary figures who also spoke of a "golden crown."
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A hostage's story is bound up with Psalm 20 in a wondrous way.
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While God can be found in nature, it is the laws of the Bible that allow humanity to have a relationship with Him.
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David describes himself as both subject and object in his psalm of salvation.
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In Psalm 18 David seeks to inspire his listeners throughout Jewish history.
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David's psalm can be seen as a description of his confronting fears in the midst of the night.
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A psalm said at a funeral teaches us a great deal about life.
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David's psalm about "the fool" may be linked to a man he knew.
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Psalm 13 is a small psalm whose expressions are understood to be capturing the span of Jewish history.
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David asks us to ponder how language is used and how different God's speech is from that among humanity.
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In reading Psalm 11, we ponder how two poems provide meaningful metaphors for faith.
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Psalm 10 offers insights into the difference between the Greek and Jewish views of justice.
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In Psalm 9, David seems to reflect on his most famous battle encounter—and on the existence of evil in the world.
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Psalm 8 perfectly expresses what Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik described as the "majesty and humility" at the heart of the human condition.
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Psalm 7 finds David grappling with the fact that Saul, the anointed of God, threatens his life.
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Psalm 6 is often recited in a posture of prostration, allowing for a more intimate interaction with God.
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Psalm 5 teaches that God-given joy is the honey at the heart of this world.
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Psalm 4 reveals the power of music in healing the soul.
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Psalm 3 finds David at the lowest point of his career, but his focus remains on his people.
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Psalm 2 speaks to the enduring nature of Jerusalem as the City of David.
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Psalms is a book in which God is praised. Why then does it begin with praise for man?
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