Many Psalms read to the director, or read to the Chief Musician in the superscription. While there are many theories, perhaps they were arranged so they could be preformed by a complete orchestra with singers. Or even more interesting, in a deeper sense, perhaps they were written for the future "Chieftain" as a group who would be Princes in all the land (Ezekiel 48:21, Psalm 45:16, Nehemiah 12:46).
It has been my pleasure and privilege to organize and bring these Psalms versions to you. With many of these songs, their melodies just appeared in my head as I read the verses in God's Word. Because of this, I do not take credit for these. JEHOVAH is the true master musician, for he invented music. He is the true master composer and arranger. Our talents are from him and his abilities are far beyond us. He continues to refine and mold all, as well as myself. We are all his imperfect servants at this time. I always pray for his help and understanding. Without his help we are nothing. It is of note and interesting that many of the experiences and emotions of these Psalms, I have indeed personally gone through and lived. In this sense these Psalms versions are very real, alive and living. It is fascinating that the Word of Jehovah is refined. (Psalm 18:30) I can promise and attest to this fact. JEHOVAH is very real and he is guiding each of us as his handiwork to the New World. We look forward to hearing and producing David's originals in the New World and in the Resurrection. For now, these versions can prove to be an encouraging aid for us to be there to hear and experience the originals in FULL GLORY! Will not the New World be Awesome and BEAUTIFUL! Imagine life as a "Grand Musical" everyday praising JEHOVAH for eternity (Nehemiah 12:27)!
Your Brother,
S. Dejnozka
What are Stream Psalms?
This project and playlist named Stream Psalms is an effort to modernize, and produce the Psalms accurately, changing them as little as possible while rhyming and setting them to music. Each is produced with prayerful meditation, (musing) on the Psalms and referencing a variety of translations. The New World Translation is the main focus and favored. Other favored translations are the Byington, Rotherham and American Standard. Yes, using the JW Library Application and it's capabilities to compare translations makes this study and organization all the more possible. That is why Stream Psalms fits nicely and right at home in the "Personal Study" tab of JW Library as a Playlist.
Prayerful meditation, or musing, on the Psalms produces positive results. We must receive God's Word from the page and sound it deeply into our hearts! The effort to rhyme the Psalms in English, while changing them as little as possible, helps the reader and listener to remember verses. Having a melody also aids recall. Once complete, it becomes possible for a listener to memorize the Psalms. Having the Psalms in your mind and heart helps to further unlock other Bible prophecy, for the Psalms are the heart of Bible prophecy. It also aids with positive thinking for the uplifting and benefit of all.
Musing On The Psalms