[FisDugthop]

It's kind of the point, in two ways. First, the constant usage of the Bible to justify political discourse is both a staple of the USA and also painfully stupid. It doesn't matter how nice of an imaginary picture is painted by the "city upon a hill"; it's still a religious and rose-tinted portrait. Exodus probably didn't happen, and so it is a nice story (like Harry Potter) but not worth bringing to the policy table.

Second, the Bible is just not very well-translated. Consider this instead:

> You are the salt of the earth.

> Your flavor brings merit and mirth.

> But use too much extra, anybody could tell ya

> Oversalted food has no worth.

> You are the light of the world.

> Like a town on a hill, you are pearled.

> But in light we bask, only while it's unmask'd

> So fly your town's flags high and unfurled.

Still terrible, but at least now it rhymes correctly.

[oh_sigh]

With KJV at least, the a goal was to create a work that was dignified and resonated with the public. Doggerel rhymes don't really fit that scheme. Please don't take that as an insult - I actually like your version, but it lacks dignity.

[giancarlostoro]

It wasn't intending to rhyme though.