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1 (A song for worship.) Everyone who trusts the LORD is like Mount Zion that cannot be shaken and will stand forever.
2 Just as Jerusalem is protected by mountains on every side, the LORD protects his people by holding them in his arms now and forever.
3 He won't let the wicked rule his people or lead them to do wrong.
4 Let's ask the LORD to be kind to everyone who is good and completely obeys him.
5 When the LORD punishes the wicked, he will punish everyone else who lives a crooked life. Pray for peace in Israel!
The Contemporary English Version (CEV)
The Contemporary English Version (CEV) is a modern Bible translation that aims to make the scriptures accessible and understandable to a broad audience, including children and those with limited English proficiency. Published by the American Bible Society in 1995, the CEV emphasizes clarity, readability, and ease of comprehension. Unlike more literal translations, the CEV uses a thought-for-thought translation philosophy, which focuses on conveying the original meaning of the text in a way that is clear and straightforward for contemporary readers.
One of the key features of the CEV is its use of everyday language and simple sentence structures. The translators avoided theological jargon and archaic terms, instead opting for language that is commonly used in daily conversation. This makes the CEV particularly well-suited for public reading, educational settings, and outreach programs where the audience might not be familiar with traditional biblical language. The translation strives to communicate the essence of the biblical message without the barriers that complex language can sometimes create.