Psalm 53 ~ Chanted in Aramaic


Sung by Georgian Syrian orthodox priest, Seraphime, with the church choir. Beautiful.

A Handy Guide Through the Psalms


The Essential Bible Companion to the Psalms:
Key Insights for Reading God's Word
by Brian L. Webster and David R. Beach
The Essential Bible Companion to the Psalms provides fundamental information regarding the meaning, background, context, and application of the Psalms. In addition to practical application, numerous charts are included that provide information about the various types of psalms (messianic, prophetic, etc.) along with a quick reference list of psalms that lend themselves to being used for worship or personal meditation or as a basis for praying the Scriptures. Through the use of full-color visual images, the message and world of the Psalms are brought to life in a way never before presented, making this book not only an excellent resource for understanding the Psalms, but a wonderful gift as well. The Essential Bible Companion to the Psalms is a must-have for students of the Bible, pastors, and anyone who desires to possess a unique reference guide to these ancient works of poetry and worship. 

Targum Psalms

Here is an interesting version of the book of Psalms, translated into English from the Targum version. The Targums were ancient translations of the Old Testament into Aramaic, a cousin of the Hebrew language. It seems to involve as much interpretation as it does translations, and gives us a window into how ancient Jews understood the Scriptures.

Psalm 89 ~ Covenant with David, on 5- String Banjo

Bruce Brill sings and frails Psalm 89 on the 5-string banjo, about God's eternal covenant with David.