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That wraps up the Psalms!
These have been popular summaries, so I thought I would compile the Top 10 according to number of retweets. Without further ado..
Psalm 23 at number 1 is no surprise, but Psalm 121 was actually only one retweet behind.
Most of the Top 10 contain famous and quotable verses. The main surprise is Psalm 138 at Number 3.
On to Proverbs tomorrow...
christine
those verses are so powerful, it gives me strength
Benedikt Johannes
Some pretty hardcore stuff right there.
Aaron
What about Psalm 137:9 "Blessed is the one who takes your little children, and smashes them against the rocks"
Braedon
I didn't think you were serious @Aaron, but I looked in the Bible and that was actually a real verse.
Yes, Psalm 137:9 is definitely a troubling verse.
The context is that the Israelites have been taken captive by the Babylonians and many awful things like that have been done to them. (See the verse before - "Blessed are those who repay you".) The psalmist is asking for 'an eye for an eye' (Exodus 21:24).
Jesus sets out a different way for Christians, though. He said:
"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also." (Matthew 5:38-39)
...which is hard teaching in a completely different way!
But no doubt Psalm 137:9 is a hard verse to read.
betty
definately psalms 137:9 is heavy
armando
amazing!
CHRIS E.
More precious day to enjoy, this special gift, my LIFE :)
Amego
137:9 is pretty brutal!
Flora
psalms 137;9 is a single verse in a chapter. read the entire chapter and the context will fall into place!
David kwame nkrumah
Read psalm 119 for protection
Alicia Thomas
I love reading Psalms.
Sandy dempaire
I love these psalms I love GOD
Angelique
Oh bless the lord worship him
Delynn
God is good all the time, all the time God is good
Irene Jackson
Psalm 37 is so magnificently powerful
raj
Let me give my personal selection: 22,25,32,44,51,103,116,121,130,131,148
raj
Let me add: Starting the day with the following ones will fetch very good results - 116,121,32,51,16,19,22,25,44,130,148. Never forget the Commandments and the Sabbath.
raj
As brother Amego pointed out some of the lines have negative reverberations. They are to be viewed historically than spiritually.Better skip such lines.Thanks.
Thanks Raj, those are great suggestions! It's definitely helpful to think about the historical context when you're wrestling with difficult verses.
Hello dave
Really good
Pav
Thnx u helped me lots with my re home work
Mary
I LOVE READING PSALM ITS MY DAILY CHAPTER, THANKS.
brian
103 is beauty and compassionate.
raj
Yes, Brian- It has the most healing touch. I recommend this especially for the sick. Praise the Lord.
Alaiye Oluwadunsin
I can see the verses are great because they are full of God's blessings.
Solomon Daboh
Thanks
Rai
For those who say Psalms 137 is a hard verse to read because it sounds "brutal" ... REPENT! For we do not reason like mortal men but as children of GOD. Yes, Jesus says "love your enemies" but He ALSO says, those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them--bring them here and KILL them in front of Me. (Luke 19:27). This, apparently, WILL be fulfilled in The Last Days, in Our Times---to the Final Battle of Armageddon, where The Rider of The White Horse will from Heaven SLAY ALL HIS enemies and those who DARE oppose HIS Righteous Government. (Revelations 19:21) Is that brutal to you? NO! That displays GOD's Justice! As we FORGIVE our enemies, may GOD to whom Vengeance belongs, SLAY them ALL!
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val
Psalm 91 is my go to psalm for strengh
Sumi
Pslam 91 really makes me feel fearless
aj ward
love bible study! this is cool for my dad's Christmas present. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mari
Im not religious, but I like reading psalms, they're beautiful
Sam
Awesome
LJ
I feel Psalms 91 should've been in the list and can even top the list.
Jeff
137:9 I believe is not referring to God vs. the Israelites, but rather is expressing the 'happiness' of the Israelite exiles when the Babylonians are 'repaid' for the suffering they caused. It is a common theme where the Psalmist wants his tormentors to suffer.
Francis
The word of God is fantastic and we need to give it more attention
T.SK. Chari
Praising the Lord.........
Lewis P
Psalm 100
His Steadfast Love Endures Forever.
Tiep
What about psalm 139?
sam
I come from war torn lebanon and to see all the heartache ,pain and fear that war causes.I find great comfort in psalm 91
Olatunde aderupoko
Psalm 91 27 29
Lynn
I love the LORD, because He hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because He hath inclined His ear unto me, therefore will I call upon Him as long as I live!!
Psalm 116
ntando
I have always found the book of psalms the best. I just had a nightmare and decided to Google a verse and actually came across this blog.
I'm grateful to have found such inspiration. May you stay blessed
Cameron
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Carrots
amen. cameron my favorite verse is I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Faithful Servant
ALL GLORY TO GOD ALMIGHTY.
Be Blessed.
Cool
Yo thank you for homework answers.....why everyone saying I love this blah 😂😂
Awesome guy
hi
tom
good man
iya Fulem
And THE psalm 91????
Tim
@Aaron. That verse was referring to Edomites smashing heads with delight.
Jenn
Psalm 150😊
ahmed
I am surprised, they penetrate the soul and heart.
Bring back peace and consolation.
Makes you happy, and content with what you have.
Anton
@Aaron - study the verse properly. It is quoting a prophecy from Isaiah in which Babylon falls. The author is basically wishing for the fall of Babylon, which will precede the return of the Jews to their land. Psalm 137 is an invective psalm, a curse-lament, birthed from extreme anger and sorrow at being exiled and enslaved. It is not establishing a law or precedent for killing infants, rather it is simply a poet venting their fury from their chains.
Metu
I need an inspiring verse...
Kristen
I’m surprised Psalms 139 isn’t on here. Sure a perfect verse!!
Mike
PSALM 16 REALLY SPEAKS TO ME!!!
I
bwhoaaa they all be very nice mann. # go god n stuff
Ben
Where is psalms 91? That's a personal favorite.
Chrissy
Psalms 137:9. There’s no proof that this was even translated right. There’s a lot of verses that were not translated right in NIV
Nick
I am surprised as a russian orthodox christian that psalms 103 and 51 are not here, because they are being used during liturgies and other services throughout all the time, they are the most common ones (103 and 50 septuagint version); Psalm 23 is used as a part of fixed personal prayer before accepting a holy communion; these three psalms are my favorite
Joe Heerden
How is it possible that Ps 91 didnt reach the top ten? :)
Emil
I am Blessed and thankful to God for the inspiring and powerful veres you all shared.
Shane
Psalm 103!!!
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