This is one of my favourite psalms too and I have memorised it. There are two different potential translations of the last phrase of verse 1 - it has in the past been translated as "sit in the seat of pestilence". Either works, but the seat ofnpestilence carries with it the thought that by the time you have stopped walking and sat down, you have been infected by pestilence and go on to infect others!
I share your conviction that life is about living in alignment with God, and all other paths lead to despair. I’m curious what you mean by returning to the Garden of Eden though. Maybe that could be a new post?
"Blessed is the one who does not (...) sit in the company of mockers."
This passage resonates deeply with me because, when I returned to church, a group of colleagues used to sit in a circle during breaks and tease everyone. They were friendly, young, and popular. It was this psalm that helped me understand the reality behind the image.
This is one of my favourite psalms too and I have memorised it. There are two different potential translations of the last phrase of verse 1 - it has in the past been translated as "sit in the seat of pestilence". Either works, but the seat ofnpestilence carries with it the thought that by the time you have stopped walking and sat down, you have been infected by pestilence and go on to infect others!
Interesting. Thanks for this. As I said, I’ve got a soft spot for this psalm.
I share your conviction that life is about living in alignment with God, and all other paths lead to despair. I’m curious what you mean by returning to the Garden of Eden though. Maybe that could be a new post?
That is a deep conversation. I might publish a pdf on it at some point. Probably be in a meditation form. 🤔
"Blessed is the one who does not (...) sit in the company of mockers."
This passage resonates deeply with me because, when I returned to church, a group of colleagues used to sit in a circle during breaks and tease everyone. They were friendly, young, and popular. It was this psalm that helped me understand the reality behind the image.