Have you ever heard of a "found poem?" It is a new poem constructed from lines in a book or other written work. From this concept, I do "found psalms," psalms that are constructed from lines and verses in the Bible. They can be adapted by rewording (esp. from persons, such as first person to third), paraphrasing, or with extra lines and phrases added for clarity or style. These additions are marked with an asterisk (*).
* | This is what the Lord says: |
Rom. 3:23 | "All have sinned; |
Isa. 6:5 | Woe is me, for I am ruined! |
Psalm 51:3 | For I am conscious of my rebellion, |
* | So I cried out to God: |
Psalm 51:9 | "Hide Your face from my sins |
Psalm 51:4 | Against You—You alone—I have sinned |
Job 42:6 | So I repent in dust and ashes." |
John 3:16 | But God loved the world in this way: |
2 Cor. 5:21 | He made the One who did not know sin to be sin for us. |
* | Christ was killed on a cross and God raised Him to life |
John 3:16 | So that everyone who puts their faith in Him |
Eph. 2:8 & 9 | We are saved by grace, through faith, |
Eph. 1:7 & 8 | It is only in Him we have forgiveness of our sins |
Rom. 10:9 | If you will just believe in your heart |
Prov. 3:5 | Trust in the Lord with all your heart; |
John 8:11 | Go and sin no more. |
Jude 25 | To our God and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, |