Honey From the Rock: Poetry Inspired by the Psalms

By Esther Spurrill Jones

171 poems based on 150 Psalms.
A collection of one person's exploration of imperfect faith and love through the beauty of words. Sometimes quiet, sometimes loud, sometimes angry, and always real and true.
Each poem is inspired by a Psalm from The Holy Bible. Except for Psalm 119, there is one poem for each Psalm.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Esther Spurrill Jones
• Release date: May 30, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215111857

Esther Spurrill Jones

I learned to read when I was four years old, and I began writing soon thereafter. My first story was about a girl and her horse—it was awful, but my parents loved it, which encouraged me to continue. My favourite genres are of the fantastical and magical, where the mundane rules of real life don't apply.

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To those who still love Jesus and to those who can only love the words.

Table of Contents

Dedication

Introduction

Psalm 1 – Like a Tree

Psalm 2 – Kiss the Son

Psalm 3 – God is My Ally

Psalm 4 – Hear My Prayer

Psalm 5 – You Are My Shield

Psalm 6 – Have Mercy on My Weakness

Psalm 7 – Correct Me, Lord

Psalm 8 – Maker of the Moon and Stars

Psalm 9 – Arise, Oh Lord

Psalm 10 – Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Psalm 11 – I Will Not Lose Hope

Psalm 12 – Like Silver

Psalm 13 –How Long, Oh Lord?

Psalm 14 – Where is God?

Psalm 15 – Heirs of God

Psalm 16 – Keep Me Safe

Psalm 17 – A Crown

Psalm 18 – You are the Storm

Psalm 19 – Sweeter Than Honey

Psalm 20 – A Golden Star

Psalm 21 – King and Bride

Psalm 22 – Forsaken

Psalm 23 – In Your Banquet House

Psalm 24 – Lift Up Your Head

Psalm 25 – Let Me Not Be Ashamed

Psalm 26 – Try My Heart

Psalm 27 – My Light, My Strength, My Song

Psalm 28 – I Cry to You

Psalm 29 – In Your Beauty

Psalm 30 – In the Morning

Psalm 31 – Paint Me Gold

Psalm 32 – Songs of Deliverance

Psalm 33 – By Your Breath

Psalm 34 – Depart Evil and Do Good

Psalm 35 – An Early Winter Storm

Psalm 36 – On the Clouds

Psalm 37 – The Wicked in Great Power

Psalm 38 – O Lord, My Salvation

Psalm 39 – Burning in My Heart

Psalm 40 – New Songs

Psalm 41 – Blessed are the Generous

Psalm 42 – Where is Your God?

Psalm 43 – Ally, Advocate, and Friend

Psalm 44 – Remember Us

Psalm 45 – A Song of Praise

Psalm 46 – Be Still and Know

Psalm 47 – Clap Your Hands

Psalm 48 – The Bride of Christ

Psalm 49 – Un Mauvais Maître

Psalm 50 – The Fire and the Storm

Psalm 51 – Comfort and Peace

Psalm 52 – Like an Olive Tree

Psalm 53 – To Do Good

Psalm 54 – Hear Me, Lord

Psalm 55 – The Wings of a Dove

Psalm 56 – My Tears in Your Bottle

Psalm 57 – Awaken the Dawn

Psalm 58 – Speak Up!

Psalm 59 – You are My Strength

Psalm 60 – With God We Will Do Valiantly

Psalm 61 – My Heart and My Home

Psalm 62 – Power Belongs to God

Psalm 63 – Thirst for You

Psalm 64 – Make Me Glad

Psalm 65 – Full of Grain

Psalm 66 – As Silver

Psalm 67 – Shine on Me

Psalm 68 – Gilt and Bright

Psalm 69 – Drained and Dry

Psalm 70 – By Your Name

Psalm 71 – My Harp Will Sing

Psalm 72 – Through You

Psalm 73 – The Evil Thrive

Psalm 74 – The Day is Yours

Psalm 75 – The Wine is Red

Psalm 76 – Who May Stand in Your Presence?

Psalm 77 – Song in the Night

Psalm 78 – Riddles of Old

Psalm 79 – How Long, Lord?

Psalm 80 – Restore Us, God!

Psalm 81 – Honey From the Rock

Psalm 82 – Your Birthright

Psalm 83 – As the Fire Burns

Psalm 84 – Pools of Blessing

Psalm 85 – Show Us Your Mercy

Psalm 86 – Something Good

Psalm 87 – This One Was Born Here

Psalm 88 – I Am Abomination

Psalm 89 – Mercy and Truth

Psalm 90 – You are God

Psalm 91 – Under the Shadow of the Almighty

Psalm 92 – Still Green

Psalm 93 – Many Waters

Psalm 94 – Rise Up, Oh Judge!

Psalm 95 – God Will Not Be Mocked

Psalm 96 – A Different Song

Psalm 97 – A Prophecy in Fire

Psalm 98 – With the Harp

Psalm 99 – I Will Be Shaken

Psalm 100 – Reach for the Stars

Psalm 101 – Perfect in Your Sight

Psalm 102 – Remember Me

Psalm 103 – A Flower of the Field

Psalm 104 – A Coat of Many Colours

Psalm 105 – Plagued

Psalm 106 – The Wrath of God

Psalm 107 – Mercy Endures Forever

Psalm 108 – Awake the Dawn

Psalm 109 – A Rainbow Flag

Psalm 110 – I Am Yours

Psalm 111 – Truth and Justice

Psalm 112 – The Righteous in Everlasting Remembrance

Psalm 113 – I Will Wear Your Crown

Psalm 114 – Like Lambs

Psalm 115 – Your Hands and Your Feet

Psalm 116 – ‘Til Death

Psalm 117 – Joy and Love

Psalm 118 – Your Mercy is Forever

Psalm 119 א –ALEPH Do Not Forsake Me

Psalm 119 ב BETH – How Can I Be Whole?

Psalm 119 ג GIMEL – Let Me See a Miracle

Psalm 119 ד DALETH – Strengthen and Restore My Heart

Psalm 119 ה HE – Give Me Voice

Psalm 119 ו WAW – Forever and Ever

Psalm 119 ז ZAYIN – Call Me By Your Name

Psalm 119 ח HETH – Sparkling Bright

Psalm 119 ט Teth – Good

Psalm 119 י YOD – I Will Never Be Ashamed

Psalm 119 כ KAPH – Bend and Bow

Psalm 119 ל LAMED – I Stand Up Tall

Psalm 119 מ MEM – Sweeter Than Honey

Psalm 119 נ NUN – You Are My Light

Psalm 119 ס SAMEK – My Secret Hiding Place

Psalm 119 ע AYIN – Teach Me Love

Psalm 119 פ PEH – Your Law is Love

Psalm 119 צ TSADDE – Your Word is Pure

Psalm 119 ק QOPH – I Hope in Your Word

Psalm 119 ר RESH – Rescue Me, O God!

Psalm 119 ש SHIN – I'm Found in You

Psalm 119 ת TAU – Grant My Voice

Psalm 120 – I Am for Peace

Psalm 121 – My Help Comes From You

Psalm 122 – Pray for Peace

Psalm 123 – We Look to You

Psalm 124 – On My Side

Psalm 125 – Very Good

Psalm 126 – Like Those Who Dream

Psalm 127 – The Bread of Sorrows

Psalm 128 – You are the Vine

Psalm 129 – A Gilt Façade

Psalm 130 – You are My Safe Place

Psalm 131 – Hope in God

Psalm 132 – I Worship at Your Footstool

Psalm 133 – Like Precious Oil

Psalm 134 – Who Stand By Night

Psalm 135 – Silver and Gold

Psalm 136 – Your Mercy is Forever

Psalm 137 – The Rivers of Babylon

Psalm 138 – You Complete Me

Psalm 139 – Know My Heart

Psalm 140 – Deliver Me From Evil

Psalm 141 – Broken Earth

Psalm 142 – Be My Escape

Psalm 143 – I Thirst for You

Psalm 144 – Bow Down Your Heavens

Psalm 145 – Your Love is Incomprehensible

Psalm 146 – Give Me Hope

Psalm 147 – The Number of Stars

Psalm 148 – Oh Heavens