202Coming Home
Mashyach
…Messiah
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Does Anyone Understand?
Consider the Evidence…
One of my greatest joys is to start with a blank page and then fill it with Yahowah’s words. Each new chapter affords this inspiring opportunity.
Sometimes we are rewarded after having worked diligently for it, and on other occasions, God’s great treasures are placed openly before our eyes. With this series of Psalms, we are certain to enjoy some of both.
This Song begins as have so many before it…
“On behalf of (la – approaching and drawing near) the everlasting Leader and eternal Director (natsach – the glorious and majestic supervisor and preeminent one). It is by Dowd (la Dowd – regarding the Beloved).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 14 Dedication)
“The foolish who lack understanding (nabal – the senseless without the will or capacity to know) say, claiming (‘amar – respond by stating) from their perspective and in their judgment (ba leb – according to their perceptions and inclinations), ‘There is no God (‘ayn ‘elohym – God does not exist).’
Their capricious actions (‘alylah – the results of their slanderous accusations) are incredibly corrupting (shachath – they are ruinous and demeaning, they are without merit and devastating, akin to decaying slime and decomposing matter), and they are repulsive and abhorred (ta’ab – degrading and despised, contemptible 203and loathsome, because their opinions are vile). There is not one who can (‘ayn – none) accomplish (‘asah – contribute) anything worthwhile (towb – good and are useful or beneficial).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 14:1)
This statement is prophetic. It wasn’t until quite recently that men began publicly proclaiming that God does not exist. In their promotion of the Big Bang and Evolution, replete with their Socialist Secular Humanist agenda, it’s become the unifying mantra of progressive politics, the only theory accepted within the highly indoctrinated and homogenous scientific and academic communities, and the lone voice broadcast throughout the mainstream media.
As is the case with religions, there is just enough truth woven into man’s myths to make their claims appear credible; they have corrupted several generations to a devastating extent. And while they consider themselves rational and enlightened, even progressive and compassionate, they misled billions in a diabolical act. Unfortunately for those who embrace this view, Yahowah accurately spoke of His role in the Big Bang and Evolution several thousand years before His creation wrote Him out of His equation.
Appropriately, God has a different approach, one He views as vastly more effective and beneficial. It is predicated on sakal | understanding derived from darash | systematic investigation.
“Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s personal and proper name transliterated as guided by His towrah – instruction on His hayah – existence and the role He plays in our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God) looks down from His elevated position in the spiritual realm (min shamaym shaqaph – from a higher dimension, He is perceptive and observant in heaven, directing His gaze 204upon (hifil perfect)) on the children of man (‘al beny ‘adam – upon the sons descended from ‘Adam) to see (la ra’ah – to perceive and reveal (qal infinitive)) if there is (ha yes – whether there exists (common singular absolute)) anyone who understands (sakal – someone with whom He can engage such that he becomes interested in accurate and amplified instruction, who has the capacity for diligent and prudent discernment as an understudy to be used to ascertain the correct and complete meaning of the information, someone who is open to cooperating with Yah to derive valid insights at His direction, who, with Yah enabling him, will pay attention and become sufficiently circumspect to learn, coming to comprehend and then successfully teach using evidence and reason to interpret and then explain the overriding principles (hifil participle masculine singular absolute – the subject (Yah) enables the object (this man) to engage in a highly descriptive manner such that he becomes His understudy as they work together)), who through frequent and systematic investigation genuinely seeks to learn what was not previously known (darash – who strives diligently to discover, comprehensively account for, and then responsibly presents after seriously thinking about all of the ramifications of actually developing a dynamic relationship (qal participle masculine singular absolute – literally and vividly)) about God (‘eth ‘elohym – regarding the Almighty).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 14:2)
Amplification is always our ally as we seek the truth, but that is especially revealing here. We would truncate the distinction Yahowah is making between sakal and darash if we were to limit our translations to a single word. Similarly, we’d shortchange ourselves by ignoring the empowering nature of the hifil stem or the participle’s descriptive influence on these verbs.
God was looking for: “sakal – someone with whom He could engage such that this person would become 205interested in rigorous and rational instruction.” And if there was just a proclivity toward intellectual exploration, such an individual “could be guided into developing the capacity for diligent and prudent discernment” if he could be found and engaged. The intent would be for this person “to work as an understudy, both willing and available to be used to ascertain the correct and complete meaning of the information God wanted to convey.”
The object of God’s search would, by definition, be “sakal – open to cooperating with Yah to derive valid insights at His direction, with Yah enabling him in the process.” If such a person could be found and engaged, “he would be willing to pay especially close attention to what is important to God, such that he would become circumspect, learning by making the connections needed to understand.” This exceedingly uncommon individual would, as sakal indicates, “be committed to putting his new-found knowledge to work, teaching others what he has learned using evidence and reason.” His goal would be to “interpret and then explain the overriding principles” which God wanted him “to make known.” In the hifil participle masculine singular absolute, the subject, who is Yahowah, was looking to empower this man such that he would work with Him in this manner, incorporating everything sakal represents, with this individual becoming God’s understudy as they prevailed together.
The means to this remarkable collaboration between Creator and created would differ from His interactions with the prophets, at least apart from Moseh’s commentary and many of Dowd’s songs. The others were tasked with passing on what Yahowah said to them. That would not be the case with this individual. He would not be a prophet in the sense of imparting a declaration God communicated privately that He wanted to make public.
The person Yahowah was seeking would be a student, someone desirous of learning what God had previously 206conveyed. We know this because the path to sakal | understanding would be through: “darash – frequent and systematic investigations.” He would learn by “genuinely seeking, by striving to discover and comprehensively account for, then responsibly present, after serious contemplation, the ramifications regarding developing a dynamic relationship” with the Almighty. The result of their collaboration would lead to “insights not previously known through closely examining and carefully considering what was already available.”
In a world where many seek acclaimed titles, such as “Chief Rabbi,” “Apostle,” “Pope,” or even “Messiah,” Yahowah’s coworker would be different – someone content to roll up his sleeves and work. Although, it would be unwise to dismiss the result of his investigation since it is foretold by God and enabled by Him.
In a world rife with those who have faith in their god, and laden with others who believe reason dictates there is no God, in this debate between logic and faith, there have been no winners because it is only a systematic and thoughtful approach to knowing and understanding that leads to the truth.
By doing what God has sought from us, we discovered that Yahowah proves His existence while also validating His testimony in His Towrah, Naby’, wa Mizmowr through the inclusion of exacting and verifiable prophecies. He accurately describes our world as it was, is, and will be. All who sakal and darash understand that, when we think our way to Yahowah, faith becomes unnecessary, even counterproductive.
It is also important to recognize that, while Yahowah was searching for one such individual, there is every reason to conclude that He would have preferred to have found hundreds, even thousands and millions. However, as a realist, God knows that even today, during this time of 207great awakening, during this occasion of restoration and return, there are still fewer than one in a million who know Yahowah and understand what He seeks and values.
“Each one (ha kol – every one of them without exception) has gone in a different direction and removed himself from consideration (suwr – has turned away, gone down an alternative path, having rejected and forsaken the original and intended approach (qal perfect)).
Collectively, and without exception (yahdaw – wholly and completely), they are confused, corrupted, and contaminated (‘alah – they are tainted and soured, spoiled and lacking integrity, morally perverse and culturally depraved).
There is not one (‘ayn – none) who can accomplish (‘asah – who can do or contribute, engage in or perform, cause or work to bring about) anything worthwhile (towb – good and valuable, useful or beneficial, pleasing and productive), not even one (‘ayn gam ‘echad – no, not one).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 14:3)
Long before the internet was conceived and search engines like Google were developed to probe its content, Yahowah had the capacity to evaluate every soul on the planet. He designed and thus understood the codes upon which life and the physical world operated. And yet, the most comprehensive search ever conducted would yield no results.
God had explicitly designed us so that we could know Him. And yet, men had so frustrated God’s intent, there was no longer anyone on Earth willing to sakal and darash His dabar apart from pursuing a political or religious agenda. Can you even imagine how frustrating this would have been for Yah, especially considering what He was offering?
208Religion and politics, conspiracies and cultural influences are the principal impediments. They are the human institutions capable of societal confusion and widespread corruption, making access to the truth about God challenging, even for those willing to go where His words lead. Recognizing this, we come to appreciate why Yahowah warns us against these things.
If indoctrinated in a communist culture to believe there is no God, then why waste time searching for Him? If raised religiously to believe that the Dead God on a Stick wanted everyone to fear him, why would anyone want to approach him? Once a Muslim learns that those who question Muhammad, Allah, or the Quran lose their heads, there isn’t much motivation for investigation. Even those who have made a game of opposing God by mocking religion aren’t likely to pursue the truth because they cannot differentiate the inspired Towrah, Naby’, wa Mizmowr from man’s religious texts.
Moreover, in a world looking for a quick fix followed by an alluring soundbite, neither exists with Yahowah. Today’s influencers creating video podcasts and social media fluff for monetary compensation and acclaim would be useless in this regard. By contrast, Yahowah’s approach is Old School – with copious reading and writing assignments and lots of homework – all of which must be conducted rationally and systematically.
By engaging in this mission, a useful participant would be afforded the opportunity to please the Creator of the universe by doing something with Him He values. And since the reward would be eternal life as part of His Family, one would have expected Yahowah’s search to have yielded many applicants rather than none. And yet, based upon God’s assessment, and thus from His perspective, Satan seems to have achieved his ambition of contaminating everyone to the extent that no one responds to God. This made it easier for him to fill that role.
209The Chosen People collectively disregard the One who had chosen them. It is why Yasha’yah was saddened when he realized that after speaking vociferously about Yahowah, when God opened the door to heaven, no one sought admission. It is why there have been no prophets since Mal’aky | Malachi.
Based upon the context of Howsha’s prophetic message, it is apparent that Yahowah sought someone willing to closely examine and carefully consider the revelations that He had conveyed through His prophets, someone who was willing to devote the time needed to know and understand and then share His testimony, conveying the insights that His people had missed. However, since 200 generations of Yahuwdym had ventured in an entirely different direction, they removed themselves from consideration.
Based upon the 4th chapter of Howsha’ and Mizmowr 14, we are confronted with two comprehensive renunciations of Judaism. Since Yahowah unequivocally stated that there would be no Israeli clerics representing Him, all rabbinic claims are contrary to the Word of God.
The Chosen People have relinquished their calling. Therefore, our participation is by default, not by merit. Left with no other viable option, Yahowah would work with a Gowy to garner His people’s attention.
As is confirmed throughout the Prophets, Yahowah eventually found someone with whom He could work. However, it would not be easy. There would be a steep learning curve. The final witness would be far less experienced and articulate than Moseh and considerably less intelligent and insightful than Dowd. Moreover, the time available to him to call God’s wayward children back home would be constrained to 32 years from first stroke of the keyboard to the last. Six thousand years of poor choices and bad ideas would have to be overcome in three decades.
210Therefore, had it not been for God’s willingness to enlighten, embolden, and equip a flawed individual through His seven Ruwach, and if not for Yah’s keen ability to teach using evidence and reason, His witness would have failed.
As it would transpire, the chosen herald would devote 70 hours a week for decades translating and contemplating the words of God in order to share the insights which could be derived from them. His commitment to go where God’s words lead would take him to a place no one had been in thousands of years – to the same place that the remnant of Yisra’el will arrive a decade from now upon Yahowah's return.
The obstacles would be enormous. There would be almost as much to unlearn as there would be to discover. As such, God and His chosen Gowy would begin their collaboration as far from Yahowah’s Word as is possible, starting with Islam, before systematically renouncing Christianity and Judaism – and then: politics, patriotism, militarism, and conspiracy. After all, in our approach to the Covenant and to the Towrah, it isn’t until after we walk away from the muck of man that we are allowed into Yahowah’s presence. And it is only when we begin to see things from God’s perspective that we are capable of understanding and explaining the nature of His offer.
Thanks to Dowd, we now know the attributes God wants to foster and exploit. We know that we don’t have to be perfect to get the job done. And through Dowd, we have been made aware of the enormity of the mission which can be accomplished by a single individual through whom Yahowah is able to engage. We have discovered that there is power in His words, more than enough to accomplish their intent.
All the while, Orthodox Jews, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Progressives, Communists, Socialists, and 211Atheists remain unaware of the God who created them. And yet, there is no excuse. The most frequently published and widely distributed texts contain Yahowah’s testimony. While not accurately translated, His words were responsibly maintained, and they are available.
“Why don’t they know (ha lo’ yada’ – what precludes them from becoming aware, from discovering and then acknowledging, from becoming familiar and revealing, and why is there no yada’ (qal perfect))?
All (kol) of those who carry out (pa’al – who devise and advance, who fashion and forge, who conceive, plan, carry out, and commit) deceit in religion (‘awen – that which is corrupting and idolatrous, troublesome and unfortunate, false and fraudulent, objectionable and unjust), those who devour (‘akal – who consume and destroy, feeding upon) My people (‘am ‘any – My family and nation), they eat (‘akal – they consume) bread (lechem – baked grains including yeast) without inviting or calling upon (lo’ qara’ – without summoning, without reading or reciting, and without proclaiming) Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s personal and proper name transliterated as guided by His towrah – instruction on His hayah – existence and the role He plays in our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 14:4)
God has isolated two responsible parties. There is an institution fixated on eating bread as part of a religion that forbids speaking Yahowah’s name. They call themselves the Roman Catholic Church. They haven’t just misappropriated Jewish land and stolen their possessions, impoverishing and degrading them for centuries, they even stole the promises Yahowah made to His People, claiming them for themselves.
However, Orthodox Judaism is also guilty. Jews were not only the first to criminalize speaking Yahowah’s name, 212but they have also eliminated Matsah and Bikuwrym from among the Miqra’ey. Equally troubling, they have replaced Taruw’ah with a Babylonian festival and have inverted the intent of Kipurym.
There has always been evil in the world, and this duplicitous and malignant force has plagued souls under many different names. On this day, and in the context of ritualistically eating bread without invoking Yahowah’s name, the terrorizing menace is the final beast, the Whore of Babylon, as she emerged from Imperial Rome. While the Church’s deceitful and corrupting idolatrous religion has preyed upon God’s People longer than any other, its final assault will fail.
“Toward this place, and by name and reputation (la sham / shem – behold, the time is nigh and the locale is near when by their name and designation regarding this place [from 11QPs]), they will have become dreadful terrorists invoking fear (pachad pachad – they will cause and endure severe distress, inducing and suffering impending danger and intense anxiety).
And yet by contrast (ky – surely to combat this, and for this reason), God (‘elohym) will be with the generation (ba dowr – will engage with and be included as part of the eventual descendants through the family line at this time) of those who are right (tsadyq – who are upright and correct, vindicated and acquitted, and whose cause is just).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 14:5)
The reason that the Roman Catholic assault on Yahowah’s People will fail is that, at long last, during this time of restoration and return, God is going to intervene on behalf of Yisra’el and Yahuwdah. Yah is going to stop the religion dead in its tracks. As we will discover, every trace of this Gentile institution will be obliterated.
Should you be curious and wonder why the founders and subsequent leaders of the Roman Catholic Church, 213beginning with Sha’uwl | Paul, would choose to marginalize and silence, even abuse and annihilate Jews, the answer is as simple as it is disgusting. They knew that they were lying, that there was no basis for Christ, the Church, or Christianity, for Replacement Theology or for their unjustifiable contradictions and annulment of Yahowah’s name, Covenant, or Torah.
At the same time, they realized that Gentiles wouldn’t recognize their duplicity or care. So long as Jews refrained from undermining the scheme by standing up for Dowd, the lies would prevail. And then, to make sure that there would be no witnesses, like a crook on trial for a crime he committed, the Church intimidated and killed those in a position to know better. The same is true with Muhammad and the creation of the Quran and Islam – which is why his scriptures are as anti-Semitic as the Christian New Testament.
Their strategy produced nothing of value, caused centuries of suffering, and led to the Holocaust. But this contest is not over. God found someone He could use. His people are coming home. And as a result, those who perpetrated the greatest crime in human history are about to meet their doom at the hands of the God they opposed.
Speaking to Christians and those responsible for misleading them, Yahowah declares…
“You have extended the time (bowsh –You have been away a long time, a considerable passage of time with many disappointments) for the mission, deliberation, and advice (‘etsah – for the goals, counsel, purpose, and resistance, even the debate and decision-making process) of the great effort and straightforward commitment to accomplish the goal (‘any – for those who are subjugated and suffer).
So as a result (ky – so therefore), Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s personal and proper name transliterated as guided 214by His towrah – instruction on His hayah – existence and the role He plays in our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God) is his protection and confidant, the One he trusts (machaseh huw’ – his shelter, assistance, and the One he relies upon to keep him out of harm’s way).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 14:6)
Since ‘etsah is primarily positive and addresses the pursuit of a mission to provide considered advice after extensive deliberation, and ‘any can be interpreted to affirm that there would be a genuine commitment to accomplish the goal in a straightforward manner, it seems most appropriate to render bowsh positively.
While bowsh can speak of feeling ashamed, I do not think Yahowah is ever humiliated. Further, since the Towrah uses bowsh to say in Shemowth 32:1 that Moseh prolonged his time on the mountain, the foregoing seems to be the most adroit rendering of Mizmowr 14:6.
Should this interpretation be correct, then Yahowah has extended the time to accomplish this mission. This may mean that He added extra time to expose and condemn Islam, Christianity, and Judaism along with pointing the way Home. He may have provided a longer period because He wanted to afford ample time to correctly ascertain and properly convey Dowd’s role in fulfilling the Mow’edym. Surely, God wanted to give His people as much time as possible to find and process the counsel we are providing.
On the negative side, there is the possibility that this is an indication that I’m a bit slow, neither very bright nor swift, and that the time would have to be extended. Positively, my hope is that Father and Son are enjoying the process and have provided these additional years because, after having been denied, they are now being properly acclaimed.
215Regardless, one thing is sure: I am Yahowah’s responsibility. He is my confidant, my biggest supporter, and my protector.
But why now, some may wonder, even though Yahowah has already provided the answer? There simply hadn’t been anyone through whom He could communicate prior to this time. It isn’t enough to want God to save us, we have to know how this is possible for it to occur. Without sakal and darash, Yah was precluded from doing as He would have preferred.
Dowd is the answer to this question, making it rhetorical. And yet, it is an answer deliberately hidden, indeed confiscated, by the religious. They have either denied his contribution to Yisra’el’s restoration or replaced him with a myth. Either way, billions remain clueless.
“Who (my – why, when, and how) in association with (min – from) Tsyown | the Signs Posted Along the Way (Tsyown – the conspicuous directions which have been provided to mark the path and show the way) will provide (nathan – will give and bestow) deliverance, liberation, and salvation (yashuw’ah – rescue and freedom) for Yisra’el (Yisra’el – Individuals who Engage and Endure with God) before (ba – in conjunction with) Yahowah’s (Yahowah – God’s personal and proper name transliterated as guided by His towrah – instruction on His hayah – existence and the role He plays in our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God) return to restore (shuwb – coming back to repair, bringing back the previous and preferable state) the fortunes, assets, and property (shabuwth – the captured land and controlled lives through the process of restoration) of His People (‘am huw’ – His family and nation)?
Ya’aqob (Ya’aqob – One who Embeds His Heels and is thus steadfast and unwavering) will want to rejoice (gyl – will choose to express his exuberance and joy over the 216favorable outcome and circumstances (qal imperfect jussive)). Yisra’el (Yisra’el – Those who Engage and Endure with God) will be delighted and celebrate (samach – will be ecstatically happy and content, outwardly expressing their elation (qal imperfect jussive)).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 14:7)
Yahowah’s return and Yisra’el’s restoration were foretold by the Son who knew the Father best, the King who brought the divided nation together. To benefit from the promises of the Covenant, one must read the signs that Dowd posted along the way and respond appropriately. The path to our liberation and salvation runs along Tsyown, beginning with Dowd’s fulfillment of Pesach and Matsah, concluding with his return on Kipurym to be Shepherd of Sukah.
And this is how we came to this place…
“On behalf of (la) the everlasting Leader and eternal Director (natsach). It is by Dowd (la Dowd). (Mizmowr 14 Dedication)
The foolish who lack understanding (nabal) say, claiming (‘amar) from their perspective and in their judgment (ba leb), ‘There is no God (‘ayn ‘elohym).’
Their capricious actions and slanderous accusations (‘alylah) are incredibly corrupting (shachath), and they are repulsive and abhorred (ta’ab). There is not one who can (‘ayn) accomplish (‘asah) anything worthwhile (towb). (Mizmowr 14:1)
Yahowah (Yahowah) looks down from His elevated position in the spiritual realm (min shamaym shaqaph) on the children of man (‘al beny ‘adam) to see (la ra’ah) if there is (ha yes) anyone who understands, who is interested in accurate and amplified instruction with the capacity for diligent and prudent discernment as an understudy to be used in cooperation with Yah to 217derive valid insights at His direction (sakal), who through frequent and systematic investigation genuinely seeks to learn what was not previously known (darash) about God (‘eth ‘elohym). (Mizmowr 14:2)
Everyone without exception (ha kol) has gone in a different direction and removed himself from consideration (suwr). Collectively, and without exception (yahdaw), they are confused, corrupted, and contaminated (‘alah).
There is not one (‘ayn) who can accomplish (‘asah) anything worthwhile (towb), not even one (‘ayn gam ‘echad). (Mizmowr 14:3)
Why don’t they know (ha lo’ yada’)?
All (kol) of those who carry out (pa’al) deceit in religion (‘awen), those who devour, feeding upon (‘akal) My people (‘am ‘any), they eat (‘akal) bread (lechem) without inviting or calling upon (lo’ qara’) Yahowah (Yahowah). (Mizmowr 14:4)
Toward this place, and by name and reputation (la sham / shem), they will have become dreadful terrorists invoking fear (pachad pachad).
And yet by contrast (ky), God (‘elohym) will be with the generation (ba dowr) of those who are right (tsadyq). (Mizmowr 14:5)
You have extended the time (bowsh) for the mission, deliberation, and advice (‘etsah) of the great effort and straightforward commitment to accomplish the goal (‘any). So as a result (ky), Yahowah (Yahowah) is his protection and confidant, the One he trusts (machaseh huw’). (Mizmowr 14:6)
Who (my) in association with (min) Tsyown | the Signs Posted Along the Way (Tsyown) will provide (nathan) deliverance, liberation, and salvation (yashuw’ah) for Yisra’el (Yisra’el) before (ba) 218Yahowah’s (Yahowah) return to restore (shuwb) the fortunes, assets, and property (shabuwth) of His People (‘am huw’)?
Ya’aqob (Ya’aqob) will want to rejoice (gyl). Yisra’el (Yisra’el) will be delighted and celebrate (samach).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 14:7)
There is one God, one Towrah, one Covenant, and one Yisra’el. And yet, they have not sought to exclude anyone seeking to live in Yahowah’s Home. There is an open invitation from God in the Towrah regarding the Covenant.
What follows is Dowd’s explanation of how a foreigner can become included or excluded from God’s Family. For those of us of a different ethnicity, these are words to live by…
“A Mizmowr (Mizmowr – Lyrics in a Song) of Dowd (la Dowd – concerning the Beloved).
Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s personal and proper name transliterated as guided by His towrah – instruction on His hayah – existence and the role He plays in our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God), which (my – who and what is the criterion regarding) foreigner will dwell as an invited guest (guwr – as an alien can sojourn and live together, abiding and remaining (qal imperfect third-person masculine singular)) within Your tent, in Your dwelling place and household (ba ‘ohel ‘atah – in Your house and home, living in close proximity to You within Your Tabernacle; from ‘ahal – to be clear and shine, clearly radiating light)?
Who (my – which ones) will live and abide (shakan – will inhabit and remain, camping out and residing, settling down within a home and as part of a family, established) 219on Your Set-Apart Mount (ba har qodesh ‘atah)?” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 15:1)
The answer to this question will be provided positively and negatively, revealing the specific path taken by those who will live next to Dowd alongside Tsyown, and those who will not because they are too stubborn to change. Reinforcing the positive, Dowd encourages us to appreciate the value of being correct and acting upon that which is right. These things have become his hallmark. Additionally, Dowd was inspired to affirm the importance of reliably, steadfastly, and truthfully sharing the Word of God, of using our best judgment to ensure that our rhetoric conforms to that which is trustworthy and true.
The answer is…
“The one who walks (halak – the one who responds and goes about, living his life in the specified way, traveling (qal participle masculine singular)) with integrity in a manner which is correct (tamym – perfected and unimpaired, blameless and innocent, genuine and entirely right, completely in accord with the truth which has been verified factually), who acts upon and engages in (wa pa’al – who expends considerable energy to carry out, prepared to bestow the gift as a benefit to others (qal participle masculine singular)) that which is right (tsedeq – correct, honest, just, accurate, and fair, in accord with the standard), and who speaks, communicating the word (wa dabar – who communicates and verbalizes the message (qal participle masculine singular)) reliably and truthfully (‘emeth – dependably and honestly, with steadfast integrity such that it consistently conforms to that which is trustworthy and who continues to do so; from ‘aman – to support and confirm that which is verifiable and true, established and confirmed, upheld and reliable) in his best judgment (ba lebab huw’ – based upon his conscience and character, his ability to distinguish what is right and wrong, with the 220correct attitude, approach, and aptitude using good judgment),…” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 15:2)
While tamym can be rendered as “perfect,” something that was beyond Dowd’s capability and ours, “being perfected” is readily achieved through the Towrah. Dowd explains this, calling the Towrah “tamym – perfecting” in the 19th Mizmowr | Psalm, which, as a result, has long been one of our favorites. Moreover, since tamym’s primary meaning is “to be completely correct,” there is a lesson here for those who believe that no matter the extent of the differences between the Towrah and New Testament, their faith will be sufficient. Tamym suggests that no matter how many strands of truth are woven into an illicit tapestry, a counterfeit is worthless.
If we were to alphabetize the endearing aspects of this ledger, we should: Aleph) Walk with integrity, striving to be completely correct. Beyth) Act upon and engage in that which is right. Gimal) Communicate the Word truthfully and do so continually and honestly. And Dalet) Consistently use our best judgment to distinguish between right and wrong.
This sentence covers a lot of ground, requiring a longer attention span than those who have had theirs shortened by the sound bite snippets of social media and the news. Nonetheless, it is what is required of us because the approach that Dowd has learned cannot be affirmed any other way.
An included foreigner is one:
“…who does not degrade the name and reputation through slander or by stepping upon his tongue (lo’ ragal ‘al lashown huw’ – who does not speak with malicious intent to falsify or tread upon his tongue [this is omitted in 5/6HevPs]), he does not engage in (wa ‘asah – he does not work, expending considerable effort to labor in, profit from, or bring about (qal perfect)) that which 221brings misfortune and hardship to his misguided countrymen (la rea’ huw’ ra’ah – malignant and adversarial injury to his errant and loudmouthed, uproarious and misled neighbors, troubling his friends and companions in an undesirable manner), nor does he lift up or promote (wa lo’ nasa’ – he does not advance or tolerate, he does not desire or respect, and he does not get carried away with or forgive (qal perfect)) that which is contemptible and insulting (cherpah – a harmful slur, shamefully reproaching or dishonoring; from charaph – to accuse, taunt and defy) against his closest kin and most intimate relationships when the time is imminent (‘al qarowb huw’ – upon those with whom he associates at a time when their fate is approaching in very close proximity),…” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 15:3)
We can surmise from this that Yah does not want to be in the company of men who do any of these three things, nor does He want us to waste our time with them because they won’t be moved by our words or His. Therefore, if we were to enumerate what we must avoid in seeking to live with Yah, we find: 1) Do not degrade Yahowah’s name or anything else He shares with His people, especially with malicious intent. 2) Do not add to the misery and misfortune of those living around you who are already misguided, by being adversarial to their interests. And 3) Do not insult Yisra’elites or Yahuwdym, slurring and dishonoring them, especially now when Yahowah’s return is imminent.
Continuing to provide advice on what we ought to avoid, as well as what will endear us to Yah, we ought not to be among those:
“…who are discounted and despised (bazah – devalued, held in contempt, and poorly regarded, seen as despicable and disdained), rejected and avoided (ma’as – spurned and loathed as a festering sore), in His eyes (ba ‘ayn huw’ – in His sight), but instead (wa ‘eth), be one who 222values and honors (kabed – who heralds the significance and merit, acknowledging the status and distinguished nature of) those who revere and respect (yare’ – appreciate the awe-inspiring and awesome attributes) Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s personal and proper name pronounced as instructed by His towrah – directions regarding His hayah – existence and the role He plays in our shalowm – reconciliation as ‘elowah – our God) rather than being one who swears oaths and makes promises (wa shaba’ – instead of one who makes pledges of allegiance) to his own disadvantage (la ra’a’ – which are noxious and displeasing, to his detriment, harming himself) and who does not change (wa lo’ muwr – and does not alter course or conduct),…” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 15:4)
God’s list of don’ts continues with: 4) Avoid being discounted by God and thus rejected by Him. 5) If you have offered pledges of allegiance or sworn oaths, immediately stop doing so. 6) Do not cripple the impoverished through usurious interest. And 7) Do not accept a bribe, especially when it affects the innocent.
In addition, Dowd delineated yet another positive approach: Heh) Value the importance of respecting Yahowah.
Therefore, we should be:
“…one whose money (keseph huw’ – whose property and that which he values) is not offered (lo’ nathan – is not produced or given) with usurious interest (ba neshek – at biting rates of return) and who does not accept (wa lo’ laqach – does not take or receive) a bribe (wa shachad – a ransom of gift as a quid pro quo) in opposition to (‘al – holding it over) those who are free of obligation (naqy – who are innocent and held without a valid accusation).
He who engages in or acts upon these things (‘asah ‘eleh – who does this) shall never be moved or have their 223resolve shaken (lo’ muwt – will not be sufficiently shaken to stop staggering, and thus will never be dislodged or removed from them (nifal imperfect)), even throughout the duration of time (la ‘owlam – forevermore).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 15:5)
These are the five rights and seven wrongs of beloved and unbecoming conduct. And while they are instructive, be cognizant of Dowd’s concluding realization. We ought not to waste our breath trying to change unmovable objects. Those who are defined by their religion, their politics, or their economics are not going to change. Try as we might, words alone will not suffice to shake them out of their intoxicating stupor.
Here is a quick summation…
“A Mizmowr (Mizmowr) of Dowd (la Dowd).
Yahowah (Yahowah), which (my) foreigner will dwell as an invited guest (guwr) within Your tent, in Your dwelling place and household (ba ‘ohel ‘atah)?
Who (my) will live and abide (shakan) on Your Set-Apart Mount (ba har qodesh ‘atah)? (Mizmowr 15:1)
The one who walks (halak) with integrity in a manner which is correct (tamym), who acts upon and engages in (wa pa’al) that which is right (tsedeq), and who speaks, communicating the word (wa dabar) reliably and truthfully (‘emeth) in his best judgment (ba lebab huw’), (Mizmowr 15:2) who does not degrade the name and reputation through slander or by stepping upon his tongue (lo’ ragal ‘al lashown huw’), he does not engage in (wa ‘asah) that which brings misfortune and hardship to his misguided countrymen (la rea’ huw’ ra’ah), nor does he lift up or promote (wa lo’ nasa’) that which is contemptible and insulting (cherpah) against his closest kin and most intimate relationships when the time is imminent (‘al qarowb huw’), (Mizmowr 15:3) who 224are discounted and despised (bazah), rejected and avoided (ma’as), in His eyes (ba ‘ayn huw’), but instead (wa ‘eth), be one who values and honors (kabed) those who revere and respect (yare’) Yahowah (Yahowah) rather than being one who swears oaths and makes promises (wa shaba’) to his own disadvantage (la ra’a’) and who does not change (wa lo’ muwr), (Mizmowr 15:4) one whose money (keseph huw’) is not offered (lo’ nathan) with usurious interest (ba neshek) and who does not accept (wa lo’ laqach) a bribe (wa shachad) in opposition to (‘al) those who are free of obligation (naqy).
He who engages in or acts upon these things (‘asah ‘eleh) shall never be moved or have their resolve shaken (lo’ muwt), even throughout the duration of time (la ‘owlam).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 15:5)
Dowd knew what to anticipate from Yah because he knew what God wanted to provide and what He expected in return. It is a simple equation: be observant and trust Yahowah, and He will attend to your needs, providing comfort and protection.
“A poem (miktam – a written piece of literature, inscribed by staining the parchment upon which it is indelibly conveyed; from ma – to ponder and question and kethem – the elements which are pure gold) of Dowd (la Dowd – concerning the Beloved).
You want to watch closely over me and be concerned about me (shamar ‘any – You keep a caring focus upon me, tending to me by choice, and You are observant regarding me (qal imperative)), God (‘el), because (ky) in You (ba ‘atah – with You), I confide and 225trust, and I am kept safe and comforted (chasah – I rely for protection and safekeeping).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 16:1)
Dowd, more than anyone else, had reason to gloat. God chose him, anointed him Mashyach, empowered him with His Spirit, called him His Son, said that he was right, made him a prophet, and picked him to shepherd His people, to be their king forever. From Yahowah’s perspective, Dowd was and remains the brightest and most articulate man in human history. And yet, Dowd recognized that apart from Yah, even after fulfilling the Miqra’ey, he had nothing to offer. And yet together, they would offer the keys to understanding the Towrah and to participating in the Covenant.
“I say (‘amar – I confess and convey, expressing in words), to approach (la – drawing near and concerning) Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s name pronounced as taught and guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation from ‘elowah – our God), ‘You are my foundation and support (‘edown ‘any ‘atah – You are my Upright One who is the Pillar of my Tabernacle), I have nothing to offer which is worthwhile or useful (tobah ‘any bal – I have nothing good, satisfying, or beneficial) apart from You (‘al ‘atah – over You, God).’” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 16:2)
Together they were poetic, writing prose that was both satisfying and beneficial. In so doing, they would not be alone. Thanks to what they accomplished through their collaboration, by harmoniously composing these lyrics, we have become part of their celebration.
“Regarding (la – concerning) the Set Apart (qadowsh – the separated and uncommon) in the Land (ba ha ‘erets – within the country and material realm) who show the way to the relationship (‘asher – who lead to 226the benefits of the proper path), they are also (hem wa) awesome (‘adyr – marvelous, desirable, and splendid, honorable and worthy), and in them (ba hem – with them) is all my satisfaction and enjoyment (kol chephets – is my greatest joy, engendering my complete support and appreciation).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 16:3)
Dowd is addressing everyone who is part of the Covenant Family. He realizes the more the merrier. He understands how we can all be part of the same refrain. And he is pleased to share his Father, his Land, his relationship, and his joy with all who will listen to his poem.
Yes, Dowd has been given more than anyone else, more than we can possibly imagine, and yet, what he finds truly awesome is sharing it with his brothers and sisters in the Covenant. He is excited about what matters most: adding to Yah’s Family.
There are two reasons for this. First, life with Yah is marvelous. There is more to give than there are souls seeking an inheritance. And second, life is traumatic for those who impetuously chase after imaginary gods. Dowd, having experienced the best his Father has to offer, wants the same result for his people. That is what qualifies him to serve as Yah’s shepherd.
There is also an undercurrent of appreciation in these words. Yisra’elites will have come to realize that they owe their very existence to Dowd. By fulfilling the Miqra’ey, he made it possible for us to receive the benefits of the Covenant.
“The sorrows and suffering (‘atsebeth – the anxiety and anguish, the unfavorable circumstances and mental state, as well as the trauma) of those (hem) who are impetuous and who chase after (mahar – who are rash and without wisdom, who are fearful, and unwilling to invest the time to study, and who quickly buy into) another (‘achar – someone or something different, either following 227along or doing so to develop a following) will be great as they will be numerous and influential (rabah – will multiply, becoming the preponderance of people, and who through their popularity will gain tremendous status).
Their drink offerings of blood (nesek hem min dam – their sacred and pagan liquid libations to a deity associated with killing and death [a.k.a. the Roman Catholic claim that “Jesus” died and that they are drinking his blood during their Eucharist]), I will never pour or offer (bal nasak – I will not endorse or cause to happen, especially with all of their associations with pagan gods, religious rites, and death). And I will not advance or promote (ba nasa’ – I will never lift up or bear, honor or respect, desire or tolerate) their names (‘eth shem hem) on my lips (‘al sapah – as part of my speech).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 16:4)
There is a religion which has become enormous and influential, and its rites include drink offerings of blood: Christianity and especially the Roman Catholic Church. Dowd is professing that he will never endorse anything the largest and most powerful institution to co-opt his reputation does or says. He will not partake in their Eucharist or promote their names. He, as is the case with every one of Yahowah’s prophets, never utters: Christ, Christian, Jesus, Catholic, Cross, or Church. These names never appear in the words inspired by God! Moreover, there is no justification whatsoever for the most practiced of Catholic religious rites: the Eucharist.
The Roman Catholic Church deliberately and dishonestly stole what Yahowah gave to His Son and to His people, all to shore up its complete lack of credibility. Therefore, Dowd has a great deal to say about the consequence of their malfeasance. Christianity not only became the most pervasive and abusive adversary to his people, but no institution in human history would also mislead as many souls. And they would do so through 228Replacement Theology: stealing for themselves God’s promises to His beloved Son and Messiah.
However, there is another, horrifying, possibility directly related to drinking blood. For those who have read volume three, Babel: Chemah • Venomous, you may recall the grotesque nature of the Feast of the Beast as it was presented in the waning chapters of Ezekiel. Upon Satan’s arrival in Jerusalem on the 1st of ‘Abyb in 2033, his first order of business will be to replace the Towrah’s Mow’edym with his own macabre variations. His inaugural event will be to eat, in cannibalistic fashion, the gibowrym | most capable and courageous men of God. And during this ghoulish event, the celebrants will drink the blood of those they have sacrificed. While the Lord of Babel speaks of literally eating human flesh and drinking blood, the underlying symbolic intent is to devour Dowd and his heralds – the two witnesses.
Rather than irritating Yahowah by doing the opposite of what His Towrah instructs, Dowd has chosen a different cup from which to drink…
“Yahowah’s (Yahowah – God’s proper name pronounced as taught and guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation from ‘elowah – our God) gift is my decision, my fate, my assigned share, and my reward (manath cheleq ‘any – is my allotment by choice, my parcel of ground, my portion of what is offered, and my nourishment) as well as my cup and receptacle (wa kows ‘any – and the vessel which holds what I will drink). You (‘atah) uphold (tamak – hold and control) my lot and destiny (gowral ‘any – my portion and allotment, even my systematic means of making decisions, delineating the outcome).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 16:5)
All of those who participate in the Eucharist (where Catholic priests claim that they have turned wine into the 229blood of Jesus), or even partake in Communion (the Protestant alternative to Passover), will die, as did their imaginary god. Life is afforded to those who decide to accept Yahowah’s reward. And this begins with recognizing that Dowd served as the Passover Lamb.
When we are evaluated through the Towrah, we become acceptable in all of the delightful ways Yahowah intended. Through it, we inherit far more than the universe.
“The measuring lines (chebel – the inheritance and boundary lines, the shares and apportionments, symbolically even the rigging of the vessel and the joyful processions and boisterous parades) have aligned for me (naphal la ‘any – have been allotted and distributed to be) in highly acceptable and delightful ways (ba ha na’ym – in pleasant and favorable places). Surely (‘aph – indeed, and in addition), I have been offered (‘al ‘any) an enjoyable and pleasing, especially brilliant (shaphar – a lovely and beautiful, radiant and bright) inheritance (nachalah – association and share).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 16:6)
This is true not only for Dowd, Yah’s beloved Son, but for all of us who follow his lead. He was the Bakowr | Firstborn of Chag Matsah, but hardly the last. The Messiah opened the door and provided the way for us to enjoy Bikuwrym and Shabuw’ah.
Beyond this, the universe we have been given to explore is not only ninety-three billion light-years across, but it also exists in two additional dimensions beyond those we can presently perceive – and Heaven is yet another dimension beyond. Our inheritance through the Covenant is indeed bright and beautiful.
As a result, it is fitting and right…
“I will commend the excellence of (barak ‘eth – I favor the goodness and I am thankful for the greatness of) 230Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s proper name pronounced as taught and guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation from ‘elowah – our God), who, to show the way to the benefits of the relationship (‘asher – who, to lead the way to the path to get the greatest joy out of life), determines the plan and provides me with counsel and purpose (ya’ats ‘any – decides the direction and offers me advice), even as (‘aph – and surely also), during the night (laylah), my emotional response to being Yah’s implement (kilyah ‘any – my kidneys (which the ancient Hebrews perceived as the source of emotions), core nature, inclinations, and feelings, my innermost being; a compound of kol – total, kaly – implement of Yah) provides me with disciplined teaching, proper instruction, and correction (yasar ‘any – facilitates my training and acceptance, direction and guidance, and my appreciation for cause and consequence).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 16:7)
Dowd enjoyed serving as Yahowah’s implement. He relished God’s plan for his life and the counsel He provided to reveal his purpose. He saw the Towrah for what its name implies: the source of disciplined teaching and proper instruction. His life’s mission became commending what Yahowah had revealed to show the way to receive the benefits of this relationship.
As a result, Dowd became the centerpiece of God’s plans for His people. He is the Cornerstone upon which the Covenant Family and Home are built. He is the Life, the Light, and the Way.
Everything God has said and done coalesces such that we are in the right place when we capitalize upon what Dowd has done.
“I intensely desire to firmly place (shawah – I genuinely want to put) Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s 231proper name pronounced as taught and guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence and our shalowm – reconciliation from ‘elowah – our God) before me (la neged ‘any – in front of me) always and continuously (tamyd – regularly and consistently, even perpetually).
Indeed (ky), as a result of (min) me being right (yamyn ‘any – my orientation, right side, or right hand, even looking east as the sun rises; from yaman – to choose to be right), I shall neither be shaken nor fall into an unfavorable or unresolvable circumstance (bal mowt – I will not slip up, be dislodged, habitually stagger, fail, or fall, nor will I lose control, be random in my approach, or found to be consistently inadequate (nifal imperfect – it is by being right that Dowd carries out and also receives the benefits which are ongoing throughout time)).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 16:8)
Dowd was not bragging. He was telling the truth. He knew that he was right, not only because Yahowah declared it was so but, also, because he had thoughtfully considered the Towrah, and having come to understand it, he had responded correctly. He was, therefore, aware of his Father’s promises in this regard, and knew that, as a result of being right, he would never be found inadequate or fail.
Moreover, knowing that he would fulfill Pesach and Matsah, Dowd was aware that he had made all of this possible, not only for himself but also for his people. And now, by having done so, Dowd has made the rest of us right with Yah.
To know Yahowah in this way, to rely on God as Dowd has done, is to be bold and adventurous, living life while proclaiming the truth without fear or hesitation. I know this not only because Yahowah inspired Dowd to say it, but because I’ve experienced it. In the 22 years that I’ve openly exposed and condemned Islam, Christianity, 232Judaism, Communism, Multiculturalism, Political Correctness, Patriotism, Wokeism, Militarism, Progressivism, and Conspiracism, while unequivocally advocating Yahowah’s testimony, I have never been random in my approach, never encountered an unresolvable circumstance, never fallen into an unfavorable situation, never been dislodged from the truth, never lost control or failed. Striving to be right with Yah enables all of this.
It has been the most rewarding and enjoyable part of my life, as it was with Dowd before me.
“Therefore (la ken – it is reasonable and rational as a consequence that), my attitude and thinking (leb ‘any – my inclination and disposition, my judgment and approach, my character and nature, my internal resolve and thoughtful response) are joyous (samach – are upbeat and happy, elated and content).
What’s more (wa), the manifestation of power which is abundant and valued within my persona (kabowd ‘any – the glorious and rewarding Divine presence within me) expresses His joy over this enormously favorable and uplifting situation and outcome (gyl – sings and shouts as a result, calling out in jubilation, utterly delighted in this situation).”
Yahowah chose Dowd as His Son, anointed him Mashyach, inspired him as a prophet, appointed him Shepherd and King, empowering him with His Spirit for our benefit as well as his. The point of all of this is that we can live like Dowd, be like Dowd, and experience what Dowd enjoyed when we study his words and apply them to our lives. Therefore, it is appropriate and desirable for us to acknowledge that, as a result of the Covenant, we experienced similar benefits. We should all be singing along.
233Returning his attention to the most adversarial influence on both Jews and Gentiles, Dowd levels a broadside attack against the Gnostic influence on the development of Judaism and Christianity. For example, in Judaism, G-d is incorporeal, therefore, unassociated with anything material, such as a son or a right hand. According to the rabbis, and in direct contradiction to Yahowah, HaShem cannot manifest an aspect of His nature through fire, nor can He have eyes or a voice. He cannot return because it would have been impossible for Him to have been here. But then again, with the Haredi afraid of the sciences and still stuck in the past, the potential of E=mc2, where matter is a diminished form of energy, eludes them.
Gnosticism is also a problem for Christianity because the argument that Sha’uwl | Paul used to rob Yahowah, His Towrah, His Covenant, His People, and His Mashyach of their relevance, was to opine that they were of the flesh, which, from the Gnostic perspective, was corruptible and evil. Paul would then claim that, by contrast, his faith was spiritual and thus believable and worthy. He imposed his errant perceptions on ‘Abraham and Dowd to make his point. Unfortunately for Paul, and those who foolishly believe he spoke for God, the flesh isn’t evil. Moreover, there are beneficial and malevolent spirits – with the most adversarial of them inspiring Paul and the most beneficial inspiring Dowd to write these words...
“In addition (‘aph – moreover and furthermore), my Herald, proclaiming the good news regarding my physical body (basar – my pronouncement and positive news regarding my corporeal human and animal nature, and the substance which sustains that life), lives and abides (shakan – dwells and remains, camping out for a considerable period of time) with confidence (la betach – safely and securely, without any concern, through trusting and relying; from batach – to trust and rely with confidence 234and be bold, living without fear).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 16:9)
Basar, even when scribed as a noun, is still defined by its verbal root. Written identically as basar, it speaks of a herald proclaiming the good news – something listeners should receive positively. During Dowd’s initial life, Shamuw’el was his Basar | Herald. Then came ‘Eythan, who scribed the 89th Mizmowr in Dowd’s honor. And while the prophets all spoke of him, Dowd would not be heralded again in the fashion of Basar until Yada Yahowah. The truth is finally being told regarding what the Messiah volunteered to achieve on our behalf. We are now fully attuned to the role Dowd’s basar | corporeal body played in the fulfillment of Passover.
Since Dowd and his Herald are correct regarding the basar, then Paul was not only wrong, Christianity’s faulty foundation crumbles with this basar | pronouncement. As is the case with everything in this debate, trust and reliance, indeed, confidence is a product of knowing and understanding insights such as this, while faith bridges the gap when a believer is ignorant and irrational. The reason Yahowah inspired Dowd to share this with us is so that we could replace one with the other, and like His prophet, be right about God.
Speaking of not knowing, should you be of the belief that this poem hasn’t been about commending Yahowah and condemning Sha’uwl and the religion he fathered, consider this, especially in light of Paul saying: “Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed.” (Acts 13:36) Methinks this proves that the principal author of the Christian New Testament was wrong…
“By way of contrast (ky – emphasizing this point while exposing the contrary position), You will not 235abandon Your association with (lo’ ‘azab – You will not neglect, reject, forsake, or desert, never releasing (qal imperfect)) my soul (nepesh ‘any – my consciousness, my inner person, character, and personality) with regard to Sha’uwl (la She’owl / la Sha’uwl – by approaching She’owl or on behalf of the goals of Sha’uwl), never allowing (lo’ nathan – never offering or giving, not permitting or surrendering (qal imperfect)) Your Set-Apart one (chasyd ‘atah – Your dedicated and loyal one, Your special and unique individual (adjective singular)) to see (ra’ah – to look upon, to experience, to gloat about, or to find pleasure in) corruption or degradation (shachath – what it is like to be corrupt or corrupted, useless or ruined, marred or blemished, dishonest exploitation or fraud, especially in association with the slime and the dungeon and pit in which such corrupt and ruinous captives are destroyed).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 16:10)
This was written a thousand years in advance to invalidate Christianity as well as Judaism. Dowd is not dead or buried.
What’s particularly illuminating about this statement is that Sha’uwl (mis)quoted it as Divinely inspired, thereby acknowledging that it was true. And yet by misappropriating it for his “Jesus,” Paul undeniably proved that he should not be trusted by stating… “So it is also stated elsewhere: ‘You will not let your holy one see decay.’” (Acts 13:35).
Let’s never lose sight of the fact that Sha’uwl and She’owl are synonymous for a reason. One leads to the other.
The contrasts in the debate are between relationship and religion, between right and wrong, between Dowd and Sha’uwl, between the Towrah and New Testament, and between the Covenant and cults. There is considerable 236incongruity and conflict between the Towrah and either the Talmud or New Testament.
God is on Dowd’s side, which is why Sha’uwl misquoted this statement and twisted it to claim otherwise. But forewarned is forearmed. We know that Yahowah will not allow the continuance of Sha’uwl’s dishonest exploitation, his willful disregard of the truth, or his degradation of His people and promises.
Sha’uwl’s way leads to death and destruction while Dowd’s way leads to renewed life. It is the reason for this contrast and the purpose of this Mizmowr. Let us never forget…
“You have made known to me (yada’ ‘any – You are my source of understanding, You reveal information and instruction to me, You enable me to be aware and perceptive such that I am acquainted with, reveal, and experience (hifil imperfect second-person masculine singular – You alone constantly and consistently equip and enable me to know and understand such that I become ever more like You)) the way to (‘orach – the path, manner, conduct, and route to travel which leads from this place to) life (chay – living a bountiful, blessed, favorable, and prosperous existence, nourished, restored, and renewed; from chayah – to live and remain alive, with life restored and sustained).
There is total satisfaction and contentment in the abundant (soba’ – there is complete and abounding) transcendent joy (simchah – sublime delight with an uplifting cheerful attitude, favorably entertaining the senses) associated with Your presence (‘eth paneh ‘atah – through Your appearance and in association with Your face).
The pleasure of being accepted (na’ym – the benefits of being considered favorably and becoming acceptable, along with the melodious contentment and satisfaction) by 237being right with You (ba yamyn ‘atah – with my orientation on Your right side, with my right hand in Yours, and with me looking east in the morning toward You as the sun rises; from yaman – having chosen to be right) is glorious and forevermore (netsach – is splendid and unending, producing everlasting status and permanent prominence).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 16:11)
To accept Yah is to be right. To know Yah is to live. To be with Yah is to be joyous, satisfied, and content. We’d have to search long and hard to find a more fitting proclamation.
We could read this a thousand times and never grow weary of what it reveals…
“A poem (miktam) of Dowd (la Dowd).
You want to watch closely over me and be concerned about me (shamar ‘any), God (‘el), because (ky) in You (ba ‘atah), I confide and trust, and I am kept safe and comforted (chasah). (Mizmowr 16:1)
I say (‘amar), to approach (la) Yahowah (Yahowah), ‘You are my foundation and support (‘edown ‘any ‘atah), I have nothing to offer which is worthwhile or useful (tobah ‘any bal) apart from You (‘al ‘atah – over You, God). (Mizmowr 16:2)
Regarding (la) the Set Apart (qadowsh) in the Land (ba ha ‘erets) who show the way to the relationship (‘asher), they are also (hem wa) awesome, honorable, and worthy (‘adyr), and in them (ba hem) is all my satisfaction and enjoyment (kol chephets). (Mizmowr 16:3)
The sorrows and suffering, the anxiety and anguish (‘atsebeth) of those (hem) who are impetuous and who rashly chase after (mahar) another (‘achar) will be great as they will be numerous and influential (rabah).
238Their drink offerings of blood (nesek hem min dam), I will never pour or offer (bal nasak). And I will not advance or promote (ba nasa’) their names (‘eth shem hem) on my lips (‘al sapah). (Mizmowr 16:4)
Yahowah’s (Yahowah) gift is my decision, my fate, my assigned share, and my reward (manath cheleq ‘any) as well as my cup and receptacle (wa kows ‘any). You (‘atah) uphold (tamak) my lot and destiny (gowral ‘any). (Mizmowr 16:5)
The measuring lines, representing inherited boundaries, shares, and apportionments (chebel) have aligned for me (naphal la ‘any) in highly acceptable and delightful ways (ba ha na’ym). Surely (‘aph – indeed, and in addition), I have been offered (‘al ‘any) an enjoyable and pleasing, especially brilliant (shaphar) inheritance (nachalah). (Mizmowr 16:6)
I will commend the excellence of (barak ‘eth) Yahowah (Yahowah), who, to show the way to the benefits of the relationship (‘asher), determines the plan and provides me with counsel and purpose (ya’ats ‘any), even as (‘aph), during the night (laylah), my emotional response to being Yah’s implement (kilyah ‘any) provides me with disciplined teaching, proper instruction, and correction (yasar ‘any). (Mizmowr 16:7)
I intensely desire to firmly place (shawah) Yahowah (Yahowah) before me (la neged ‘any) always and continuously (tamyd).
Indeed (ky), as a result of (min) me being right and at the right side (yamyn ‘any), I shall neither be shaken nor fall into an unfavorable or unresolvable circumstance (bal mowt). (Mizmowr 16:8)
Therefore (la ken), my attitude and thinking (leb ‘any) are joyous (samach). What’s more (wa), the manifestation of power which is abundant and valued 239within my persona (kabowd ‘any) expresses His joy over this enormously favorable and uplifting situation and outcome (gyl).
In addition (‘aph), my Herald, proclaiming the good news regarding my physical body (basar), lives and abides (shakan) with confidence (la betach). (Mizmowr 16:9)
By way of contrast (ky), You will not abandon Your association with (lo’ ‘azab) my soul (nepesh ‘any) with regard to Sha’uwl (la She’owl / la Sha’uwl), never allowing (lo’ nathan) Your set-apart one (chasyd ‘atah) to see (ra’ah) corruption or degradation (shachath). (Mizmowr 16:10)
You have made known to me (yada’ ‘any) the way to (‘orach) life (chay). There is total satisfaction and contentment in the abundant (soba’) transcendent joy (simchah) associated with Your presence (‘eth paneh ‘atah).
The pleasure of being accepted (na’ym) by being right with You (ba yamyn ‘atah) is glorious and forevermore (netsach).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to Sing / Psalm 16:11)
