A Bible Study in EasyEnglish (2800 word vocabulary) on Psalms 120 to 134
Keith Simons
EasyEnglish is a system of simple English designed by Wycliffe Associates (UK). This commentary has not yet received Advanced Theological Checking.
A word list at the end explains words with a *star by them.
Last part: Some lessons from Psalm 120
· Here is a poem that explains each verse and each word picture in Psalm 120. First, compare it with the translation in your Bible. This will help you to understand the parts of Psalm 120 that may seem difficult. Then use the poem again when you pray. Perhaps you have had experiences like those that the author of Psalm 120 had. Then you will be able to make the poem into your own prayer to God.
A song for the journey to Jerusalem.
[1] I cry out to God when I have troubles.
And he acts to help me.
[2] ‘God, please rescue me from people who lie.
They are trying to confuse me.’
[3] God will act to rescue me from their lies.
He will stop their untrue words.
[4] So their punishment will happen as suddenly as an arrow flies.
And it will last longer than coals that burn slowly.
[5] I am sorry that I live in a foreign country.
I may be living in the country called Meshech.
I may have chosen a tent as my home, in the country called Kedar.
[6] I have lived in such countries for too many years.
These people hate peace.
[7] I would do almost anything to bring about peace.
But whatever I say, these people still want war.
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