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1 Praise Jehovah! Blessed is the man who fears Jehovah, who delights greatly in His Commandments.
2 His seed shall be mighty on earth; the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house, and his righteousness stands forever.
4 To the upright there arises light in the darkness; he is gracious and full of pity and righteousness.
5 A good man shows favor, and lends; he will guide his business with fairness.
6 Surely he shall not be moved forever; the righteous shall be remembered forever.
7 He shall not be afraid of bad news; his heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.
8 His heart is sure; he shall not be afraid though he sees his oppressors.
9 He has scattered abroad; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn shall be lifted up with honor.
10 The wicked shall see and be vexed; he shall gnash with his teeth and melt away; the desire of the wicked shall perish.
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have meticulously preserved the structure and vocabulary of the KJV, only updating words and phrases that have become outdated or whose meanings have shifted over time.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.