Rembrandt’s David and the Etching of a Psalm

Psalm 53 is almost exactly identical to Psalm 14. Why then are its words repeated?

A character from The Lord of the Rings illustrates the destructive power of wicked speech, a theme mirrored by a biblical figure who used words for evil ends.

Judaism binds gratitude and repentance together, creating a path for a life well lived.

A short story by Tolstoy allows us to better appreciate the message at the heart of the psalm.