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1 To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
2 From the end of the earth I cry to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the Rock higher than I.
3 For You have been a shelter for me, a strong tower before the enemy.
4 I will dwell in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the hiding place of Your wings. Selah.
5 For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given an inheritance to those who fear Your name.
6 You will add to the days of the king's life; his years will be for many generations.
7 He shall abide before God forever; prepare mercy and truth to preserve him.
8 So I will sing praise to Your name forever, so that I may daily pay my vows.
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have meticulously preserved the structure and vocabulary of the KJV, only updating words and phrases that have become outdated or whose meanings have shifted over time.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.