Psalm 67

Fortunate are the hopeful, who opt not to follow the doubtful, neither accompany the proud, nor attend the vain divided by pride like earth that breaks apart;
~~And favored are the faithful, believers in peace, filled with the promise that lights the minds of men.

For the reward of the watchful is now to be seen: the time of peace emerging like the sudden butterfly waiting, wings formed and filling,
~~the hour of absolute knowing, still, to be astonished at its flight.

Psalm (healing and wellbeing) 82

Joy in the Lord is my home,
~~and delight in His will is my dwelling.

I make room for His grace,
~~but never is there a place for walls of pride.

The open door of His word is my all;
~~the warm and open door of His word is my all-abiding all.

I welcome the Lord:
~~come in, Lord, and I am well.

Should I fall ill, the shelter of the Lord will be my healing,
~~and should I fail, the healing Lord will be the shelter of my fall.

Psalm 66

The Lord has honored His promise:
~~He has offered us His Promised One.

In scripture, His name is known:
~~In tablets of stone, His name is found, and also in psalm His sign.

Who is the Promised One, called The Glory of God?
~~He is Baha'u'llah, the glory of the love-ripened promise of God.

Psalm 65*

Ancient Presence, ever-present,
~~restore our "make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands,"
for the God of faith brings us together:
~~the faith of God gathers us, all humankind.

Intimate Mystery of the ardent heart,
~~refresh "we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture,"
for the God of faith brings together every kind:
~~the faith of God gathers us, all humankind.

Endless Beginning of love,
~~renew "the Lord is good," revive "his truth endureth to all generations,"
for the God of faith brings together every human:
~~the faith of God gathers us, all humankind.

* Psalm 65 begins a presentation of the Baha'i Faith ("Anna's Presentation") which will continue over the next several entries.

Psalm 64

The word of the Lord is a glorious gift: share it.
His test is a lesson: teach it.
His kingdom brings new life, as joyous as a royal birth: announce it.
His command is above all lands, neither right nor left of the limbs of man: raise His call.
His plan, gained in the end, brings humans to humanity: further it.
His love is a firm foundation, the earth a sign: consider it, consider this humble love.
His cause is the banner of unity, His beauty in every view: gather together under it, one body, one soul.
His message is a weighty book and a mighty decree: for His glory, show it, make it known.