Poetry and Prayer

A verse expressing longing for Jerusalem and a psalm describing the return to Zion together capture the emotional and spiritual range of Psalms. Supplemental Materials: ​Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 126 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 126 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 126 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

The final psalm speaks more of instruments than of verbal song. There is a striking symbolism to be found therein. Supplemental Materials: ​Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 150 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 150 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 150 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

Why do the songs of the Psalms draw to a close by speaking of a "new song?" Supplemental Materials: ​Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 149 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 149 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 149 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

Psalm 148 describes all existence praising God—and the manner in which it does so is very interesting. Supplemental Materials: ​Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 148 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 148 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 148 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

An exquisite verse about the stars reveals the story of Abraham. Supplemental Materials: ​Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 147 in English. Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 147 in Hebrew. Click here to read Psalm 147 in Hebrew and English. — "Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.