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1 A Song of degrees. In my trouble I cried to Jehovah, and He heard me.
2 Deliver my soul, O Jehovah, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue.
3 What shall be given to you? Or what shall be done to you, O false tongue?
4 Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of broom.
5 Woe is me, that I live in Mesech; I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
6 My soul has long dwelt with a hater of peace.
7 I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.
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have meticulously preserved the structure and vocabulary of the KJV, only updating words and phrases that have become outdated or whose meanings have shifted over time.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.