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1 O give thanks to Jehovah; call on His name; make known His deeds among the people.
2 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; talk of all His wonderful works.
3 Glory in His holy name; let the heart of those who seek Jehovah rejoice.
4 Seek Jehovah and His strength; seek His face evermore.
5 Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth,
6 seed of His servant Abraham, sons of Jacob His chosen.
7 He is Jehovah our God; His judgments are in all the earth.
8 He has remembered His covenant forever, the Word which He commanded to a thousand generations;
9 the covenant which He made with Abraham, and His oath to Isaac;
10 and He confirmed it to Jacob for a Law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,
11 saying, To you I will give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;
12 when they were a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it.
13 When they went from one nation to another, from a kingdom to another people,
14 He allowed no man to do them wrong; yea, He reproved kings for their sakes,
15 saying, Touch not my anointed, and do My prophets no harm.
16 And He called for a famine on the land; He broke the whole staff of bread.
17 He sent a man before them, Joseph, being sold for a servant;
18 whose feet they hurt with chains; he was laid in iron,
19 until the time that his word came, the Word of Jehovah refined him.
20 The king sent and set him free; the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
21 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all he owned,
22 to chain his leaders at his pleasure, and teach his elders wisdom.
23 Israel also came into Egypt, and Jacob resided in the land of Ham.
24 And He increased His people greatly and made them stronger than their enemies.
25 He turned their heart to hate His people, to deal craftily with His servants.
26 He sent Moses His servant, and Aaron whom He had chosen.
27 They showed His signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham.
28 He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they did not rebel against His Word.
29 He turned their waters into blood, and killed their fish.
30 Their land swarmed with frogs in the rooms of their kings.
31 He spoke, and there came fly swarms and gnats in all their borders.
32 He gave them hail for rain and flaming fire in their land.
33 He struck their vines also and their fig trees, and broke the trees of their borders.
34 He spoke, and locusts came, and larvae without number;
35 and they ate up all the plants in their land, and ate the fruit of their ground.
36 He also struck all the first-born in their land, the chief of all their strength.
37 He also brought them out with silver and gold; and there was not one feeble person among their tribes.
38 Egypt was glad when they departed; for the fear of them had fallen on them.
39 He spread a cloud for a covering, and fire to give light in the night.
40 They asked, and He brought quail, and satisfied them with the food of heaven.
41 He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river.
42 For He remembered His holy promise and Abraham His servant.
43 And He brought forth His people with joy, and His chosen with gladness,
44 and gave them the lands of the nations; and they inherited the labor of the people,
45 so that they might take heed to His Precepts and keep His Laws. Praise Jehovah!
The Modern King James Version (MKJV)
The Modern King James Version (MKJV) is a contemporary English translation of the Bible that aims to preserve the majesty and accuracy of the original King James Version (KJV) while updating its language for modern readers. Developed by Jay P. Green Sr. and first published in 1990, the MKJV seeks to maintain the literary beauty and doctrinal reliability of the KJV, making only necessary adjustments to archaic terms and phrases to enhance readability. This careful balance allows the MKJV to retain the classic feel of the KJV while making it more accessible to today’s audience.
One of the standout features of the MKJV is its commitment to formal equivalence, or word-for-word translation. The translators have meticulously preserved the structure and vocabulary of the KJV, only updating words and phrases that have become outdated or whose meanings have shifted over time. This approach ensures that the MKJV remains faithful to the original texts and maintains the theological and literary integrity of the KJV. By preserving the cadence and phrasing of the original, the MKJV offers a reading experience that is both familiar and refreshed for modern readers.
The MKJV also pays special attention to the textual basis of the translation. Like the KJV, it relies on the Textus Receptus for the New Testament and the Masoretic Text for the Old Testament. This adherence to traditional source texts underscores the MKJV’s commitment to continuity with the historic Christian tradition. The translation is designed to serve both devotional and scholarly purposes, providing a text that is suitable for study, teaching, and public reading in a variety of settings.
Despite its strengths, the Modern King James Version has faced some criticism. Some scholars and readers argue that the translation could benefit from a more extensive revision to fully embrace contemporary language, suggesting that the MKJV’s adherence to the structure and style of the KJV may still pose challenges for modern readers. Others appreciate the balance it strikes but note that it occupies a niche space, appealing primarily to those who have a strong attachment to the KJV. Nonetheless, the MKJV remains a respected and valued translation for those seeking a modern update of the KJV that honors its rich heritage and timeless message.