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1 In the Lord I am safe. How can you say to me, "Fly away as a bird to your mountain?
2 For look, the sinful raise their bow. They make their arrow ready on the string to shoot in the dark against the pure in heart.
3 If the base of the building is destroyed, what can those who are right with God do?"
4 The Lord is in His holy house. The Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes see as He tests the sons of men.
5 The Lord tests and proves those who are right and good and those who are sinful. And His soul hates the one who loves to hurt others.
6 He will send down fire upon the sinful. Fire and sulphur and burning wind will be the cup they will drink.
7 For the Lord is right and good. He loves what is right and good. And those who are right with Him will see His face.
The New Life Version (NLV)
The New Life Version (NLV) is a unique English translation of the Bible designed to be exceptionally easy to read and understand. First published in 1969, the NLV was created by Gleason Ledyard, a missionary and linguist, to make the Scriptures accessible to people who have limited English proficiency or are new to the language. Ledyard’s aim was to provide a Bible that even those with minimal education could read and comprehend, thus opening the door for a wider audience to engage with the biblical texts.
A defining characteristic of the New Life Version is its use of a limited vocabulary of about 850 basic English words, along with some necessary theological terms. This restricted vocabulary ensures that the language remains simple and straightforward, making the text accessible to young readers, new Christians, and those for whom English is a second language. The translators also avoided idiomatic expressions and complex sentence structures, further enhancing clarity and understanding. This makes the NLV a particularly valuable resource for educational and missionary work.