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Psalm 23

1

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

His worthy Psalm: Ah! thrill to need's end.

2

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

God help! Tired, I meet Him there at last, in the lush meadows between serene lakes.

3

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

He refresheth my spirit: so I shun lust, go ahead as son, meek on the heels of the Master.

4

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Oh my! A halo of death! Go thou forth to safety, with healthy, unwavering faith; amidst the very wicked hell of the fury of the mortal world.

5

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

O at peace in the Lord! If he remembers to rain immense bounty upon me, then arch-foes without seethe in perpetual envy.

6

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

A delightful holy life, far from Hell, follows marvellous, well-endowed, charmed earthly odyssey. Eons on end, it is!

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
(the text adapted by Pete Seeger to create the song "There is a Season")

1

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

O note: men have heterogenous petty paths, they're due varied anniversaries:

2

A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

Anticipate birth; alone at deathbed appointment; till mud; sow in the mud; pick a tomato; eat.

3

A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

Hit one bad bloke; treat ill maimed man; undo it; we'd make it a total utopia.

4

A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

A lament; a comedian; a down mood? out! I hate it! A merengue? attempt it!

5

A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

If throwing gems, better amass them; accomodate a rotten associate; be angry at a mate or remote to an intimate friend.

6

A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

Make a wad; I eat it, a total estate gone; I'm compensated; my! ate it too!

7

A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Take it apart; make a seam i.e. mend it; Now it's complete, i.e. done. Note dates.

8

A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

A man of action, of ire, meet a diplomat? Two have tea, eat, mediate.

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Psalm 150

1

Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary:
praise him in the firmament of his power.

Here is a sure thesis: God is holy, fair.
Man? An impotent piece of dirt; prayer wins him harp.

2

Praise him for his mighty acts:
praise him according to his excellent greatness.

Get on same page Christ is (no misprints!)
Exert cherished faith. Acclaim his glory.

3

Praise him with the sound of the trumpet:
praise him with the psaltery and harp.

Frumpish? Hit it, mister! One and a two! (prepare)
He hath this happy truth! We'd smile!

4

Praise him with the timbrel and dance:
praise him with stringed instruments and organs.

She rests with this arm in that arm (embed sister in pew?)
I'd delight in prancing around, man!

5

Praise him upon the loud cymbals:
praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.

Hush? Pump up the cool noise my Lord hears
by banging metal dish, hip musician.

6

Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD.
Praise ye the LORD.

Thy drab trial? God helpeth.
Let prayer arise thither to the Heavens.

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