Music With a Message (Positive please)

I tried to take as few liberties as possible with the words to shape this psalm into a modern, rhyming song. I took phrases from several different translations besides the NWT. I hope the sound levels are okay. A lot of guess work. I am more than half deaf.

https://soundcloud.com/e-watchman%2Fpsalms-142-aloud

PSALMS 142 - Aloud to Jehovah I Cry

Aloud to Jehovah I cry,

aloud to Jehovah I plead.

Before him I pour out my complaint,

And tell of my great need,



While my spirit is failing;

then you watch my roadway.

Because the path that I walk upon

Is where their traps are lain



I look on the right and see,

and there is no one that takes an interest in me;

My place is lost to flee,

there is no one looking out for me.



I cry to you, Jehovah;

I say “You are a refuge for me,

my portion in the land of the living.”

Listen, listen to my plea



Pay attention to my cry for help

because I am in great need

Deliver me from my enemies,

because they are too strong for me.



Bring my life out of the dungeon

to give thanks to your name;

Honest men are waiting my prospect to see

If you will do good to me
 
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Watchman said:
I tried to take as few liberties as possible with the words to shape this psalm into a modern, rhyming song. I took phrases from several different translations besides the NWT. I hope the sound levels are okay. A lot of guess work. I am more than half deaf.

https://soundcloud.com/e-watchman%2Fpsalm-142

PSALMS 142 - Aloud to Jehovah I Cry

Aloud to Jehovah I cry,

aloud to Jehovah I plead.

Before him I pour out my complaint,

And tell of my great need,



While my spirit is failing;

then you watch my roadway.

Because the path that I walk upon

Is where their traps are lain



I look on the right and see,

and there is no one that takes an interest in me;

My place is lost to flee,

there is no one looking out for me.



I cry to you, Jehovah;

I say “You are a refuge for me,

my portion in the land of the living.”

Listen, listen to my plea



Pay attention to my cry for help

because I am in great need

Deliver me from my enemies,

because they are too strong for me.



Bring my life out of the dungeon

to give thanks to your name;

Honest men are waiting my prospect to see

If you will do good to me
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Very timely! My husband and I just listened to Psalm 142 this morning. Thank you!
 
Watchman said:
I tried to take as few liberties as possible with the words to shape this psalm into a modern, rhyming song. I took phrases from several different translations besides the NWT. I hope the sound levels are okay. A lot of guess work. I am more than half deaf.

https://soundcloud.com/e-watchman%2Fpsalm-142

PSALMS 142 - Aloud to Jehovah I Cry

Aloud to Jehovah I cry,

aloud to Jehovah I plead.

Before him I pour out my complaint,

And tell of my great need,



While my spirit is failing;

then you watch my roadway.

Because the path that I walk upon

Is where their traps are lain



I look on the right and see,

and there is no one that takes an interest in me;

My place is lost to flee,

there is no one looking out for me.



I cry to you, Jehovah;

I say “You are a refuge for me,

my portion in the land of the living.”

Listen, listen to my plea



Pay attention to my cry for help

because I am in great need

Deliver me from my enemies,

because they are too strong for me.



Bring my life out of the dungeon

to give thanks to your name;

Honest men are waiting my prospect to see

If you will do good to me
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Thank you. Loved it.
 
Watchman said:
I tried to take as few liberties as possible with the words to shape this psalm into a modern, rhyming song. I took phrases from several different translations besides the NWT. I hope the sound levels are okay. A lot of guess work. I am more than half deaf.

https://soundcloud.com/e-watchman%2Fpsalm-142

PSALMS 142 - Aloud to Jehovah I Cry

Aloud to Jehovah I cry,

aloud to Jehovah I plead.

Before him I pour out my complaint,

And tell of my great need,



While my spirit is failing;

then you watch my roadway.

Because the path that I walk upon

Is where their traps are lain



I look on the right and see,

and there is no one that takes an interest in me;

My place is lost to flee,

there is no one looking out for me.



I cry to you, Jehovah;

I say “You are a refuge for me,

my portion in the land of the living.”

Listen, listen to my plea



Pay attention to my cry for help

because I am in great need

Deliver me from my enemies,

because they are too strong for me.



Bring my life out of the dungeon

to give thanks to your name;

Honest men are waiting my prospect to see

If you will do good to me
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Nice! Almost sounds like the melody of a bard. Any chance we'll be getting a new podcast or a video soon? I know. It's easy to burn out on that. I haven't made videos in years -- since I was an internet atheist (The worst type). I wanna start an online ministry too, but I still haven't decided on a good format yet. I think I'm going to focus primarily on warning people about the 8th king and what that means. Regardless, we do appreciate all your efforts, Robert. Cheers!
 
Ms_ladyblue said:
Two different singers…same song. 🎶




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Speaking of Elton, while I don't like him all that much, I do love this song. Separating an art from the artist is something I take great pride in. For instance, I still love Michael Jackson's work, despite... well you know, assuming he was guilty.



Jeez... I may as well just post the entire soundtrack for Guardians of the Galaxy, the one Marvel franchise I still like.
 
Watchman said:
I tried to take as few liberties as possible with the words to shape this psalm into a modern, rhyming song. I took phrases from several different translations besides the NWT. I hope the sound levels are okay. A lot of guess work. I am more than half deaf.

https://soundcloud.com/e-watchman%2Fpsalm-142

PSALMS 142 - Aloud to Jehovah I Cry

Aloud to Jehovah I cry,

aloud to Jehovah I plead.

Before him I pour out my complaint,

And tell of my great need,



While my spirit is failing;

then you watch my roadway.

Because the path that I walk upon

Is where their traps are lain



I look on the right and see,

and there is no one that takes an interest in me;

My place is lost to flee,

there is no one looking out for me.



I cry to you, Jehovah;

I say “You are a refuge for me,

my portion in the land of the living.”

Listen, listen to my plea



Pay attention to my cry for help

because I am in great need

Deliver me from my enemies,

because they are too strong for me.



Bring my life out of the dungeon

to give thanks to your name;

Honest men are waiting my prospect to see

If you will do good to me
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Not too shabby young falla thank you.
 
Jahrule said:
Speaking of Elton, while I don't like him all that much, I do love this song. Separating an art from the artist is something I take great pride in. For instance, I still love Michael Jackson's work, despite... well you know, assuming he was guilty.



Jeez... I may as well just post the entire soundtrack for Guardians of the Galaxy, the one Marvel franchise I still like.
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You’re right Jahrule. I feel the same way about Elton and Michael.
 
Watchman said:
I tried to take as few liberties as possible with the words to shape this psalm into a modern, rhyming song. I took phrases from several different translations besides the NWT. I hope the sound levels are okay. A lot of guess work. I am more than half deaf.

https://soundcloud.com/e-watchman%2Fpsalm-142

PSALMS 142 - Aloud to Jehovah I Cry

Aloud to Jehovah I cry,

aloud to Jehovah I plead.

Before him I pour out my complaint,

And tell of my great need,



While my spirit is failing;

then you watch my roadway.

Because the path that I walk upon

Is where their traps are lain



I look on the right and see,

and there is no one that takes an interest in me;

My place is lost to flee,

there is no one looking out for me.



I cry to you, Jehovah;

I say “You are a refuge for me,

my portion in the land of the living.”

Listen, listen to my plea



Pay attention to my cry for help

because I am in great need

Deliver me from my enemies,

because they are too strong for me.



Bring my life out of the dungeon

to give thanks to your name;

Honest men are waiting my prospect to see

If you will do good to me
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@Watchman is that your voice? So beautifully expressed just as David probably expressed himself in this Psalm to Jehovah.
 
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Watchman said:
I tried to take as few liberties as possible with the words to shape this psalm into a modern, rhyming song. I took phrases from several different translations besides the NWT. I hope the sound levels are okay. A lot of guess work. I am more than half deaf.

https://soundcloud.com/e-watchman%2Fpsalms-142-aloud

PSALMS 142 - Aloud to Jehovah I Cry

Aloud to Jehovah I cry,

aloud to Jehovah I plead.

Before him I pour out my complaint,

And tell of my great need,



While my spirit is failing;

then you watch my roadway.

Because the path that I walk upon

Is where their traps are lain



I look on the right and see,

and there is no one that takes an interest in me;

My place is lost to flee,

there is no one looking out for me.



I cry to you, Jehovah;

I say “You are a refuge for me,

my portion in the land of the living.”

Listen, listen to my plea



Pay attention to my cry for help

because I am in great need

Deliver me from my enemies,

because they are too strong for me.



Bring my life out of the dungeon

to give thanks to your name;

Honest men are waiting my prospect to see

If you will do good to me
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That is the first time I have heard a psalm sung honestly as an ordinary person, and neither for gain nor profile. Very refreshing and carries with it the essence of the relationship between Jehovah and mankind. I can imagine now how they would have sounded at the time they were written. 👍
 
BARNABY THE DOG. said:
That is the first time I have heard a psalm sung honestly as an ordinary person, and neither for gain nor profile. Very refreshing and carries with it the essence of the relationship between Jehovah and mankind. I can imagine now how they would have sounded at the time they were written. 👍
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Ascending the lofty steps of Jerusalem the psalms were recited by the faithful....I think the words of the song lost by watchtower's unfaithfulness are being recited by those more in tune. I hope to be climbing those steps with you B! Rev14:3
 
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