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Psalm 109:8 and Exodus 22:18Entry #677035
*Delight* NaNoWriMo

"Blood of the Garlic" : 22k from 33 pieces entered on-line with approximately 33k (56 pieces) written so far. I used the controversy over Psalm 109:8 and Special Kay 's suggestion about a vamp named Clovia (I made her a barber) to prompt me to write my latest: "Exodus 22:18".

To quote the KJV of the Bible:

Exodus 22:18

         Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.

I chose the Exodus quote for my story as those that would burn witches would also slay vampires. Same mind set. Using Psalm 109:8 would bring in politics and the furor over its present use (I don't want to interject politics into my stories).

Psalm 109:8-12

8 Let his days be few; and let another take his office.
9 Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow.
10 Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread also out of their desolate places.
11 Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour.
12 Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favour his fatherless children.


And what controversy would that engender?
My Opinion Only

So, I made a POLL:

Psalm 109:8



8 Let his days be few; and let another take his office.

9 Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow.

10 Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread also out of their desolate places.

11 Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour.

12 Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favour his fatherless children.


Note: This is the King James Version. Pick whichever version you prefer.



There have been T-shirts printed with the message: Pray for Obama: Psalms 109:8.



What does this mean? (link to my blog entry: "Psalm 109:8 and Exodus 22:18" )



What does this mean to YOU?
    Obama as a president needs our prayers.
    Obama should be replaced as soon as possible.
    This is a prayer FOR Obama.
    This is a prayer AGAINST Obama.
    It is a patriotic act calling for a return to sanity.
    It is a terrorist act calling for his assasination.
    I want to wear one myself.
    I don't ever want to see one.
    You Americans are crazy.


*Smile* Thou:

Chewie Kittie has an entry that is a must read: "Ripples" . Douger has reached 52k for this year's NaNo. *Cool*

*Smile* Me and Mine:

Went to Bernice's and Taco Sano and managed to write a bit. Even took a walk to the Rose Garden and back. Found a freeze dried red rose so I picked it.

I called a friend and he cheered me up as usual. I sometimes wish...

...and then I get depressed! *Rolleyes* Better to be thankful for small blessings.

*Smile* Montana: 37º in Missoula at 3 p.m. and windy.
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