📜 Letter from the Editor: April Is National Poetry Month – Let the Word Flow

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Poetry and the Bible – The Spirit Still Speaks in Stanzas

Hello Truth Seeker Tribe, 

Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? Here at Daily Scripture Explained, we’re celebrating with soul! Did you know that the Bible is one of the most poetic books ever written? Yes! Before poetry slams and open mics, God was already rhyming truths and wrapping deep messages in word pictures.  

I remember when street poetry in America really took off between the 1960s and 1990s. Spoken word was the heartbeat of cool—raw, real, and full of purpose. Before the jazzy setups and studio edits, it was just a powerful voice, deep thoughts, and a steady beat.

Poetry has always been my thing. So now, I want to shine a light on the poetic books of the Bible and share some beautiful samples with you. This month, I’m introducing a Poetic Corner every Sunday—something new, inviting, and full of inspiration. Let’s go!

King James I of England / James VI of Scotland, Reign in England: 1603–1625. Commissioned the Bible: In 1604, shortly after becoming king of England.  The Authorized King James Version Bible was completed and published in 1611.

King James Version Bible 1611 or simply the Authorized Version remains the most famous Bible translation in history—and one of the most printed books ever. Before this version, the bible belonged to the church. People had to go to church service to hear the Bishop’s Bible read to them.  This blog references the King James Version and links to the online version on the internet.

Some Protestant reformers wrote their own version of a bible that was circulating -the Geneva Bible while the Bishop Bible was read in church.  King James wanted a unified, accurate English Bible that could be read in churches and accepted by all factions of the Church of England.

The goal was to replace earlier versions like the Geneva Bible and the Bishops’ Bible, which were sometimes seen as too biased or controversial.  

King James decided to make the bible available to the public and commission many scholars to translate (Bishop Bible)  into English. The King James Version was written in a poetic style with imagery to help the people understand. Henceforth, influence Western literature.  

 

✝️ Was Jesus a Poet?

 While Jesus didn’t write poetry as we know it, His parables and teachings were full of poetic rhythm, imagery, and metaphor. He spoke in ways that moved hearts and painted truth in vibrant color. Think of the Beatitudes or His “I am” statements—they’re lyrical, layered, and lasting. 

 

🧔🏾 Were Any Disciples Poets?

While not officially labeled “poets,” David, the shepherd-king, and Solomon, the wisest man who lived, were poetic powerhouses of Scripture. John, the disciple of love, is another. The Book of John is a poetic gospel full of divine imagery, light, and eternal metaphors.  

📚 Which Books of the Bible Are Considered Poetry?

The Poetic Books of the Bible include:

 

Job – The Poetry of Suffering and Sovereignty

• “Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble;He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down.” (Job 14:1–2 KJV)
• “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him:
  But I will maintain mine own ways before him.” (Job 13:15 KJV)

 

Psalms – Over 150 songs, laments, and praise poems

• “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
  He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.” (Psalm 23:1–2 KJV)

• “Create in me a clean heart, O God;
  And renew a right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10 KJV)

 

Proverbs – Short, wise sayings: The Voice of Wisdom

• “A soft answer turneth away wrath:
  But grievous words stir up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1 KJV)

• “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;
  And lean not unto thine own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5 KJV)

 

Ecclesiastes – Poetry about life’s meaning

• “To every thing there is a season,
  And a time to every purpose under the heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV)
• “Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher;
  Vanity of vanities; all is vanity.” (Ecclesiastes 1:2 KJV)

 

Song of Solomon – Romantic, spiritual poetry about love

• “I am the rose of Sharon,
  And the lily of the valleys.” (Song of Solomon 2:1 KJV)
• “Many waters cannot quench love,
  Neither can the floods drown it.” (Song of Solomon 8:7 KJV)

These books use parallelism, repetition, and vivid imagery to express emotions, spiritual truths, and divine wisdom. Poetry was used to teach, comfort, correct, and worship. 

 

✍🏽 Our Proverbs Series + Praise Poetry Sundays

This week and next, we are diving into Bible verse explanations from the Book of Proverbs—practical wisdom.  It’s part of our ongoing journey toward a Spirit of Excellence covering the book of proverbs. 

🌟 This Sunday, we’ll post a Spoken Word poem inspired by Scripture. If you love it—and we think you will—we’ll launch “Praise Poetry Sundays” as a weekly feature. I’ll even share a few poems of my own!  And if YOU write poetry and want it featured—send it in. If you’ve ever wanted to hear your words bring God glory, it’s a wrap.  Just make sure it is your work. You are responsible for copyright.

 

🙏🏽 Let’s Keep Easter in Our Hearts

Every day is a reason to rejoice. Let us remain holy and grateful for the gift of salvation, for the forgiveness of sins, and for our Living Hope—Jesus Christ.

He lives. So let our voices rise in poetry, praise, and purpose.  (see the below graphic  as a short  video with vocals on our  YouTube channel under shorts). 

Spoken Word Title: “Still Risen. Still Reigning.”

They sealed the tomb with stone and fear,
But the silence broke—He is not here!
The grave gave up what it couldn’t keep,
The Savior rose from death’s deep sleep.

He didn’t just rise—He walked through pain,
With nail-marked hands that break every chain.
The crown of thorns became a crown of glory,
The cross is not the end of the story.

They mocked, they spat, they rolled their dice,
But couldn’t stop the Lamb of Sacrifice.
He took my sin, my shame, my night,
And wrapped it in His radiant light.

Still risen. Still reigning. Still setting free.
Still turning tombs into testimonies.  

I was dead in spirit, heart full of stone,
But He called my name, “Child, come home.”
No grave can hold what grace has claimed,
No past too dark for Jesus’ name.

So I rise too—with a purpose new,
Not perfect, but blood-washed and true.  

He didn’t come for show or clout,
But so that whosoever can walk it out.
Not by strength, not by might,
But by Resurrection Power and heavenly light.

Angela Clark 2025

Let Easter live in how we speak,  In how we love, forgive, and seek.

 

May our living Hope in Jesus Christ Find you Faithful.

✒️ Your Editor in Christ ,  www.dailyscriptureexplained.com

 

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