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How to read and improve comprehension of Hebrew poetry - Part 1

Part 1 of 2 part teaching on Hebrew poetry, pointing out how Hebrew poetry differs from English and European poetry. Hebrew poetry comprises approximately 1/3 of the Bible and is used in many of the books in the Hebrew scriptures (i.e., Old Testament). Having a basic understanding of Hebrew poetry can aid those who read the Bible. The video addresses how different Bible translations approach the dividing of poetry into different sections. Psalm 17, in different translations is below. The character count limit on here would not allow me to post more than 2, so the viewer is encouraged to compare the King James and other versions as well. Psalm 17 (English Standard Version) 1 Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry! Give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit! 2 From your presence let my vindication come! Let your eyes behold the right! 3 You have tried my heart, you have visited me by night, you have tested me, and you will find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress. 4 With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. 5 My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not slipped. 6 I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words. 7 Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand. 8 Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings, 9 from the wicked who do me violence, my deadly enemies who surround me. 10 They close their hearts to pity; with their mouths they speak arrogantly. 11 They have now surrounded our steps; they set their eyes to cast us to the ground. 12 He is like a lion eager to tear, as a young lion lurking in ambush. 13 Arise, O Lord! Confront him, subdue him! Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword, 14 from men by your hand, O Lord, from men of the world whose portion is in this life. You fill their womb with treasure; they are satisfied with children, and they leave their abundance to their infants. 15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness. Psalm 17 (New American Standard Bible) 1 Hear a just cause, Lord, give Your attention to my cry; Listen to my prayer, which is not from deceitful lips. 2 Let my judgment come forth from Your presence; Let Your eyes look with integrity. 3 You have put my heart to the test; You have visited me by night; You have sifted me and You find nothing; My intent is that my mouth will not offend. 4 As for the works of mankind, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the ways of the violent. 5 My steps have held to Your paths. My feet have not slipped. 6 I have called upon You, for You will answer me, God; Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech. 7 Show Your wonderful faithfulness, Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand From those who rise up against them. 8 Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me in the shadow of Your wings 9 From the wicked who deal violently with me, My deadly enemies who surround me. 10 They have closed their unfeeling hearts, With their mouths they speak proudly. 11 They have now surrounded us in our steps; They set their eyes to cast us down to the ground. 12 He is like a lion that is eager to tear, And as a young lion lurking in secret places. 13 Arise, Lord, confront him, make him bow down; Save my soul from the wicked with Your sword, 14 From people by Your hand, Lord, From people of the world, whose portion is in this life, And whose belly You fill with Your treasure; They are satisfied with children, And leave their abundance to their babies. 15 As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied with Your likeness when I awake.