Aesthetically pleasing psalms are an accessible way for me to connect with my benevolent creator. The inspired words express my thoughts and imprint their ideals upon my mind. The following is an easy translation of Psalm 16 from Stephen Mitchell:
Unnamable God, I feel you
With me at every moment.
You are my food, my drink,
My sunlight, and the air I breathe.
You are the ground I have built on
And the beauty that rejoices my heart.
I give thanks to you at all times
For lifting me from my confusion,
And showing me the path of life.
Teach me how powerful your love is
And how insubstantial my fears.
I rest in your perfect love.
In your presence there is fullness of joy
And blessedness forever and ever.
Rock me to sleep in the dark
And let me, when I awaken,
See nothing but the light of your face.