Dust and Deliverance Blues – Psalm 119: Daleth

** Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible and one of the deepest cries of the human soul toward God’s Word. Written as an acrostic Hebrew poem, each stanza begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Daleth (ד), the fourth letter, means “door” — symbolizing access, transition, and new beginnings.

The Daleth stanza captures the heart of someone who is at the end of themselves — “laid low in the dust” — but not without hope. It is a raw, honest prayer from the soul begging for revival, deliverance from deceit, and freedom through God’s truth. This blues song leans into the gritty spiritual wrestling of this passage — and sings it with fire.

📜 Psalm 119:25–32 – Daleth (WEB Translation)

25 My soul is laid low in the dust. Revive me according to your word.
26 I declared my ways, and you answered me. Teach me your statutes.
27 Let me understand the teaching of your precepts! Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.
28 My soul melts for sorrow. Strengthen me according to your word.
29 Keep me from the way of deceit. Grant me your law graciously!
30 I have chosen the way of truth. I have set your ordinances before me.
31 I cling to your statutes, Yahweh. Don’t let me be disappointed.
32 I run in the path of your commandments, for you have set my heart free.

🎶 Dust and Deliverance Blues – Lyrics (Psalm 119: Daleth)

[Verse 1 – Down in the Dust]
My soul clings to the dust (to the dust, to the dust)
[Slow, moody slide guitar]
("My soul is laid low in the dust" – v25)
Speak life to me, Lord, You’re the One I trust (breathe on me)
("Revive me according to your word" – v25)
I’ve been down so long, I forgot how to rise
But Your promise cuts through these weary skies

[Verse 2 – I Spoke My Ways]
I told You my ways (You listened close)
("I declared my ways, and you answered me" – v26)
I laid it all bare, no need to boast
Now teach me Your statutes, carve 'em deep
("Teach me your statutes" – v26)
So I can walk where the shadows can’t creep

[Chorus – Dust and Deliverance]
[Band kicks in, steady groove]
[From the ground You raise me (raise me up)]
[Your word like fire, fills my cup (burnin’ strong)]
[When sorrow melts me, You make me stand]
[You hold deliverance in Your hand (in Your hand)]

[Verse 3 – Strength for Sorrow]
My soul melts for sorrow (I’m dissolvin’ slow)
("My soul melts for sorrow" – v28)
Strengthen me, Lord — don’t let me go
("Strengthen me according to your word" – v28)
I’m done with the lies, done with the show
("Remove from me the way of deceit" – v29)
Give me Your truth, that holy glow

[Verse 4 – Chosen Road]
I’ve chosen the way of truth, I ain’t turnin’ back
("I have chosen the way of truth" – v30)
Set Your rules before me, right on track
I cling to Your statutes, holdin’ tight
("I cling to your statutes, Yahweh" – v31)
Don’t let me fall, Lord, be my light

[Chorus – Dust and Deliverance]
[From the ground You raise me (raise me up)]
[Your word like fire, fills my cup (fills me up)]
[No shame, no chains, no turnin’ round]
[Now I run where Your grace is found (grace is found)]

[Verse 5 – I Will Run Free]
I’ll run in the path You’ve opened wide
("I run in the path of your commandments" – v32)
You set my heart free, no need to hide (no chains now)
("For you have set my heart free" – v32)
Your word gave wings where there was stone
Now I’m singin’ loud — I’m finally home

[Outro – Delivered from the Dust]
[Drop to solo guitar, light percussion]
You found me low (in the dirt, in the dark)
You sparked a flame in my broken heart
Now I rise and run with holy breath
From dust to life, from sorrow to rest

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