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Entry for the Modern Version of Psalm 23 contest

Psalm 23:Modern version contest entry

Psalm 23: Modern Version Contest

1] The Lord is my Teacher; I yearn to know.
2] He taketh me to read in libraries serene: He leadeth me to instruction and knowledge. 
3] He restores my faith: He takes me from blind valleys to mountains of sight, to find wisdom. 
4] As I walk through the darkness of lies, on every side, I Am unafraid: for your light shines before me; Thy sword of truth protects me. 
5]He feeds my hunger for knowledge and my thirst for truth in the presence of ignorance: He guards my mind from pestilence: epiphanies overflow. 
6] Surely wisdom and understanding will clothe me with inner beauty: and I will strive to learn from my Teacher forever.
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Grieves Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 1:32 AM
It is such a hard task to 'guild the lilly' but I liked very much your interpretation - I missed this contest but I have been enjoying some of the excellent results.Blessings, Chris :)
Woods Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Yess indeed... no need to even try to improve perfection but this was a neat challenge. Tysm! Xo
Roberts Avatar
May 27, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Beautiful
Hawley Avatar
May 22, 2024 at 8:14 PM
The Lord is my teacher is exactly spot on! Congratulations on your win in my contest. Fantastic job!
Woods Avatar
May 22, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Thank you, a lovely contest!
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