Northwest France or Paris, on Parchment paper. Hand illuminated with gold, red and blue inks. End of Psalm 950, Beginning of 96 - A Psalm, "A song for the Sabbath Day". From a spectacular Psalter from the Reign of King Philip Augustus (1179-1223), which was made to order for a member of Royal Court. Apprx 6-1/2" x 9-1/4"
Translation: 95:10 For fourty yars i was angry with the generation; I said, "They are peopl e whose hearts go astray, and they have ot known my ways." 11 So I declared on oath in my anger, "They shall never enter my rest." Psalm 96:1 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Sing to the lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. 3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. 4 For great is the lorf and most worth of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the lord made the heavens. 6 Splendor and majesty are before him;
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