tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786565.post116663283975504507..comments2023-12-17T16:13:06.670-05:00Comments on In a Godward direction: The Wounded Soldier's SongTobias Stanislas Haller BSGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08047429477181560685noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786565.post-1166986508200586672006-12-24T13:55:00.000-05:002006-12-24T13:55:00.000-05:00Your rendering appeals to me as a peace-minded com...Your rendering appeals to me as a peace-minded combat veteran: thanks.<BR/><BR/>Here from SarahLaughed, BTW.<BR/><BR/>JohnieBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786565.post-1166757095221620762006-12-21T22:11:00.000-05:002006-12-21T22:11:00.000-05:00Thanks Jared, and Ann. I'd not seen Nathan Nettlet...Thanks Jared, and Ann. I'd not seen Nathan Nettleton's version, but it looks like I'm thinking along the same lines he is. <BR/><BR/>One thing I neglected to say in my original posting: part of what led me to wanting to look at Psalm 23 as a soldier's rather than as a shepherd's song is the double-tradition of just who David himself was. Scholars have long noted that there are apparently (at least) two story lines woven together in 1 Samuel: one with David as the young son of Jesse, keeping the sheep, the other with David as <I>already</I> a young soldier (or at least armor bearer) in Saul's service. The redactors clearly wanted to keep both traditions, but the seams sometimes show. In any case, I think looking at the David-as-soldier leads us in some interesting directions, and this is one of them!<BR/><BR/>Thanks again.Tobias Stanislas Haller BSGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08047429477181560685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786565.post-1166756516192875822006-12-21T22:01:00.000-05:002006-12-21T22:01:00.000-05:00Here is Nathan Nettleton at Laughing Bird:ou, LORD...Here is Nathan Nettleton at Laughing Bird:<BR/>ou, LORD, are my guide in the wilderness;<BR/>........there is nothing more I could need.<BR/><BR/>You set up camp in places of beauty and shelter;<BR/>........you lead the way on secluded tracks<BR/>................beside creeks of cool clean water.<BR/>I feel my spirit breathing freely again;<BR/>........your reputation puts me at ease;<BR/>................I leave the navigating to you, and follow.<BR/><BR/>Even if we hike through a perilous valley,<BR/>........where crows keep a menacing watch,<BR/>................fear will still not get the better of me.<BR/>As long as I stick with you<BR/>........I know I?ll make the distance;<BR/>with a knife and a bit of rope<BR/>........you seem able to tackle any challenge.<BR/><BR/>You cook up a feast for me,<BR/>........as those who wanted to feed on me watch, frustrated.<BR/>You pamper me like an honoured guest<BR/>........and constantly top up my glass.<BR/><BR/>My life feels charmed, each and every day.<BR/>........Love, mercy and all good things<BR/>................keep falling into my lap.<BR/><BR/>I?m with you for life, LORD,<BR/>........where you go, I?ll go;<BR/>................where you live, I?ll live.<BR/><BR/>©2001 Nathan Nettleton www.laughingbird.netAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287169546184325690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786565.post-1166636223024953732006-12-20T12:37:00.000-05:002006-12-20T12:37:00.000-05:00this is an intriguing translation, i wish i had my...this is an intriguing translation, i wish i had my hebrew bible with me!Jared Cramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665647940543562091noreply@blogger.com