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  1. Michtam<\/em>. 6 psalms are called a \u201cmichtam<\/em>\u201d in their headings, which has challenged translators and commentators. Does \u201cmichtam<\/em>\u201d mean something like an inscription on stone, as the Greek translation, the Septuagint, has it? Or \u201cfinished and completed\u201d as the Aramaic Targum renders the word? Or perhaps \u201ca golden song\u201d (since <\/span>chetem<\/em> <\/span>means \u201cgold\u201d in Biblical Hebrew)? Or a hidden song (Ch-T-M is the same as Ch-S-H, \u201chidden\u201d in Arabic) as some commentators have suggested?<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Private \u201ccup<\/em>.\u201d The \u201cdrink\u201d that\u2019s poured for the psalmist (<\/span>menat kosi<\/span><\/em>, \u201cmy portion,\u201d literally, \u201cmy cup\u201d) symbolizes the fate that each individual deserves. Thus, 6 chapters ago \u201c blazing coals and sulfur; a scorching wind\u201d were the portion of the wicked. And 7 chapters hence, we\u2019ll read about one whose cup runneth over (Ps 23).<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Deliberations and advice<\/em>. According to verse 7, \u201cthe admonishments of conscience\u201d is not just guilt pangs. It\u2019s also serious deliberations and doubts. That\u2019s why the psalmist\u00a0 is thankful for the good counsel that ends his suffering: \u201cI bless the LORD who has guided me; my conscience admonishes me at night.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Shiviti<\/em>. The verse \u201cI am ever mindful of the LORD\u2019s presence\u201d which begins with the word <\/span>shiviti<\/span><\/em>, has become a sort of code or motto for religious consciousness – and appears graphically in many synagogues, prayer books and homes.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Perfect joy<\/em>. Sova semachot,<\/em> literally \u201csated with joy\u201d – nothing like having a full belly of joy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","image":{"ID":53645,"id":53645,"title":"general-qs-points to ponder","filename":"general-qs-points-to-ponder.jpg","filesize":0,"url":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/general-qs-points-to-ponder.jpg","link":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/en\/points-to-ponder-chapter-9\/general-qs-points-to-ponder\/","alt":"","author":"7","description":"","caption":"","name":"general-qs-points-to-ponder","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":53644,"date":"2019-04-13 21:49:41","modified":"2019-04-13 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