The Book of Psalms (2020 Edition)

The book of Psalms expresses every emotion of our hearts with words that convey our deepest and strongest feelings. Sighing becomes singing; trouble becomes triumph. Artfully placed inside poetry, the Psalms spill out a fiery, passionate heart but also offer comfort and joy, leading us to the place where worship flows.   Whether discouraged or downcast, we can read the Psalms and renew our strength. Dark rain clouds of grief turn to bright rainbows of hope as we meditate on David's soul-subduing songs. They become a mirror to the heart of God's people in our quest to experience his presence. With the masterpiece of the book of Psalms, we become emotional, devoted worshipers. Its glorious expression of faith and worship touches our hearts. Lord, you know all my desires and deepest longings. My tears are liquid words, and you can read them all. Psalm 38:9  

DR. BRIAN SIMMONS is a passionate lover of God. After a dramatic conversion to Christ, Brian knew that God was calling him to go to the unreached people of the world and present the gospel of God's grace to all who would listen. With his wife, Candice, and their three children, he spent eight years in the tropical rain forest of the Darien Province of Panama as a church planter, translator, and consultant. Having been trained in linguistics and Bible translation principles, Brian assisted in the Paya-Kuna New Testament translation project. After his ministry overseas, Brian was instrumental in planting a thriving church in New England (U.S.) and currently travels full time as a speaker and Bible teacher. He is the lead translator of The Passion Translation®.