Reggae · March 09, 2026
Bob Marley and the story of "Cornerstone": the biblical psalm behind the classic
Bob Marley transformed personal pain into universal art with "Cornerstone," inspired by a biblical psalm.
The song "Cornerstone" was written by Bob Marley after being rejected by his father, Norval Marley, while seeking recognition in his youth.
Inspired by Psalm 118:22 — "the stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone" — Marley transformed personal pain into universal art, in one of the most striking examples of his poetry crystallized in faith and identity.
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