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1 The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit by me at my right side until I put your enemies under your control."
2 The Lord will enlarge your kingdom beyond Jerusalem, and you will rule over your enemies.
3 Your people will join you on your day of battle. You have been dressed in holiness from birth; you have the freshness of a child.
4 The Lord has made a promise and will not change his mind. He said, "You are a priest forever, a priest like Melchizedek."
5 The Lord is beside you to help you. When he becomes angry, he will crush kings.
6 He will judge those nations, filling them with dead bodies; he will defeat rulers all over the world.
7 The king will drink from the brook on the way. Then he will be strengthened.
The New Century Version (NCV)
The New Century Version (NCV) is a contemporary English translation of the Bible designed to be easily understandable and accessible to a broad audience. First published in 1987 by Thomas Nelson, the NCV originated from a project aimed at creating a simplified English translation for children. Over time, the scope of the translation expanded to cater to readers of all ages, including those with limited English proficiency and those new to the Bible. The NCV’s primary goal is to communicate the truths of Scripture in clear, everyday language that resonates with modern readers.
A notable feature of the NCV is its use of dynamic equivalence, or thought-for-thought translation philosophy. This approach prioritizes conveying the meaning and intent of the original texts over maintaining a strict word-for-word correspondence. By doing so, the NCV aims to make the Bible’s messages more relatable and easier to understand, especially for those who may find traditional translations challenging. The translation team worked diligently to balance accuracy with readability, ensuring that the essence of the biblical texts is preserved while making them more accessible to contemporary audiences.