Berachos 10a § 2,3
In the Womb and Being Born
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(1) He dwelt in his mother's womb and
he spoke songs of praise regarding that time.
Bless my soul - bless God! And
all my innards, His Holy Name.
King David's mention of "his" innards refers
to the innards of his mother, wherein he dwelt.
(2) He emerged into the open air of the world and gazed upon
stars and constellations and he spoke songs of praise.
Bless God - O his angels,
strong warriors who fulfill His word,
to hearken to the voice of His word soul
- bless God! And all my innards, His Holy Name.
His hosts refer to the hosts of the heavens,
i.e. the stars and constellations. King David thus gives praise for this world.
he spoke songs of praise regarding that time.
Bless my soul - bless God! And
all my innards, His Holy Name.
King David's mention of "his" innards refers
to the innards of his mother, wherein he dwelt.
(2) He emerged into the open air of the world and gazed upon
stars and constellations and he spoke songs of praise.
Bless God - O his angels,
strong warriors who fulfill His word,
to hearken to the voice of His word soul
- bless God! And all my innards, His Holy Name.
His hosts refer to the hosts of the heavens,
i.e. the stars and constellations. King David thus gives praise for this world.