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1 May God show loving-kindness toward us and bring good to us. May He make His face shine upon us.
2 May Your way be known on the earth, and Your saving power among all nations.
3 May the people praise You, O God. May all the people praise You.
4 May the nations be glad and sing for joy. For You will be fair when You judge the people and rule the nations of the earth.
5 May the people praise You, O God. May all the people praise You.
6 The earth has given its fruit. God, our God, will bring good to us.
7 God will bring good to us, and all the ends of the earth will fear Him.
The New Life Version (NLV)
The New Life Version (NLV) is a unique English translation of the Bible designed to be exceptionally easy to read and understand. First published in 1969, the NLV was created by Gleason Ledyard, a missionary and linguist, to make the Scriptures accessible to people who have limited English proficiency or are new to the language. Ledyard’s aim was to provide a Bible that even those with minimal education could read and comprehend, thus opening the door for a wider audience to engage with the biblical texts.
A defining characteristic of the New Life Version is its use of a limited vocabulary of about 850 basic English words, along with some necessary theological terms. This restricted vocabulary ensures that the language remains simple and straightforward, making the text accessible to young readers, new Christians, and those for whom English is a second language. The translators also avoided idiomatic expressions and complex sentence structures, further enhancing clarity and understanding. This makes the NLV a particularly valuable resource for educational and missionary work.