Incense and Iron - A Blues Song Inspired by Psalm 141

** Psalm 141, written by David, is a heartfelt prayer for protection, guidance, and purity. This psalm reflects David's deep reliance on Yahweh during times of moral and physical danger. As a man of faith and a leader, David often faced challenges that tested his resolve. In this psalm, he calls on God to guard his speech, keep his heart from evil, and protect him from the snares of the wicked.

The imagery of prayer rising like incense and the steadfastness of God's refuge showcase David's intimate relationship with Yahweh. This blues song, "Incense and Iron," captures the raw emotion and deep spirituality of David's cry for help, blending the ancient text with a modern, soulful rhythm.

** Original Text: Psalm 141 (WEB)

1 Yahweh, I have called on you. Come to me quickly!
Listen to my voice when I call to you.
2 Let my prayer be set before you like incense;
the lifting up of my hands like the evening sacrifice.

3 Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth.
Keep the door of my lips.
4 Don't incline my heart to any evil thing,
to practice deeds of wickedness with men who work iniquity.
Don't let me eat of their delicacies.

5 Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness;
let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head;
don't let my head refuse it;
yet my prayer is always against evil deeds.
6 Their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock.
They will hear my words, for they are well spoken.
7 "As when one plows and breaks up the earth,
our bones are scattered at the mouth of Sheol."

8 For my eyes are on you, Yahweh, the Lord.
I take refuge in you. Don't leave my soul destitute.
9 Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me,
from the traps of the workers of iniquity.
10 Let the wicked fall together into their own nets
while I pass by.

** Lyrics for Incense and Iron:

(Verse 1)
Yahweh, I've called, come near to me.
Oh, Yahweh, I've called, come near to me.
Hear my voice, Lord, when I fall to my knees.

(Verse 2)
Let my prayer rise like incense in the air,
Hands lifted high like the evening's sacred prayer.
Oh, keep my heart from falling into despair.

(Chorus)
Set a watch before my mouth,
Guard the door of my lips.
Don't let me slip to wickedness' grip-
Set a watch, oh Lord, set a watch.

(Verse 3)
Let the righteous strike me; that's kindness, it's true.
Let their words be like oil, like a blessing coming through.
But I stand against the evil that men do.

(Bridge)
Bones scattered like seeds at the mouth of Sheol,
But my eyes stay on You, Lord, You're my soul's control.
In the snare they've set, let the wicked stumble and roll.

(Chorus)
Set a watch before my mouth,
Guard the door of my lips.
Don't let me slip to wickedness' grip-
Set a watch, oh Lord, set a watch.

(Verse 4)
For my refuge is You, Yahweh, my Lord.
I won't be destitute; I trust in Your Word.
Pass me by while their nets fall, unseen, unheard.

(Outro)
Incense rising, iron strong,
In Your refuge, Lord, I belong.
Hear me calling, all night long-
Incense and iron, that's my song.

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