David reveals his greatness through his imperfections.

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• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 32 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 32 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 32 in Hebrew and English.

• Click here to read "David's Ankles: How Imperfections Could Bring Down the World's Most Perfect Statue" by Sam Anderson.

• Click here to view Rembrandt's "David in Prayer."

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Robert and Ilana Saposh.

David as fugitive is not the main image we have of this king in our imagination, but it is central to his story.

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• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 31 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 31 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 31 in Hebrew and English.

• Click here to view the statue of Maimonides in Córdoba, Spain.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Drs. Ellen and Jay Steinberg.

An alternative grammatical reading of Psalm 30 calls attention to David's true legacy.

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• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 30 in English.

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• Click here to read Psalm 30 in Hebrew and English.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Drs. Ellen and Jay Steinberg.

The psalm sung when the Torah is returned to the ark reflects the way in which Jews encounter God.

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• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 29 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 29 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 29 in Hebrew and English.

• Click here to read "Ode on a Grecian Urn" by John Keats.

• Click here to read "The Wonder of the Abraham Accords" by Rabbi Soloveichik.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Drs. Ellen and Jay Steinberg.

Psalm 28 finds David praying for personal salvation, but he can only do so as a member of the covenantal people.

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• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 28 in English.

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• Click here to read Psalm 28 in Hebrew and English.

• Click here to watch Rabbi Twerski reveal the origins of his famous song.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

The contrasting moods of Psalm 27 capture the dual religious experiences of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

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• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 27 in English.

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• Click here to read Psalm 27 in Hebrew and English.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

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Psalm 26 emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with friends who inspire righteous actions.

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• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 26 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 26 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 26 in Hebrew and English.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Nancy & Joel Hart.

A pangrammatic psalm uses the power of the Hebrew alphabet to merge love, faith, and pleading into one prayer.

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• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 25 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 25 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 25 in Hebrew and English.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Nancy & Joel Hart.

Psalm 24 beautifully captures the complexity of the Judaic vision.

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• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 24 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 24 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 24 in Hebrew and English.

• Click here to read "Where Will I Find You" by Judah Halevi.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by David Glassberg in memory of Shirley and Jerry Glassberg.

A profoundly moving story teaches us about the faith at the heart of the most famous psalm.

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• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 23 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 23 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 23 in Hebrew and English.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

This episode of "Poetry and Prayer" is generously sponsored by Oleg and Irina Biller in memory of Rosa Biller.