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1 (A song by Solomon for worship.) Without the help of the LORD it is useless to build a home or to guard a city.
2 It is useless to get up early and stay up late in order to earn a living. God takes care of his own, even while they sleep.
3 Children are a blessing and a gift from the LORD.
4 Having a lot of children to take care of you in your old age is like a warrior with a lot of arrows.
5 The more you have, the better off you will be, because they will protect you when your enemies attack with arguments.
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.