Here’s a paraphrase of Psalm 50: 1-8, written by
Bruce Prewer.
Psalm
Paraphrase
(Psalm 50: 1-8)
The
Voice which speaks and confronts the whole world
is that
of the Holy One, the God of gods.
From
the time the sun rises until after it sets,
the dazzling
beauty of God shines out.
When
God comes, it is not always in silence;
it may
be like a consuming fire or fierce storm.
God’s
call is heard among the distant stars,
and on
earth we are summoned to give account.
God
gathers together the true believers,
those who
keep faith at much cost.
The
whole universe shall announce justice,
for God
who has the final word says:
“I
will speak against you, my people.
I
your God will be a prosecution witness.
It
is not what you do at church that’s wrong,
your worship
is a good attempt.
It
is what you do outside that upsets me,
how you
exploit the land and its creatures.
For
every animal in the bush is mine,
and the
cattle on a thousand hills.
I
know every bird in the mountains
and everything
that moves on the plains.
Get
this, you who would limit me to pious thoughts:
I
could put you through the shredder!
Let
all you do each day be a thanksgiving;
get things
right and you will see my salvation!”
~ Copyright © B.D. Prewer 2000
& 2012. Posted on Bruce Prewer’s
Home Page. http://www.bruceprewer.com/
