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1 (By David for the music leader. To be used when an offering is made.) Save me, LORD God! Hurry and help.
2 Disappoint and confuse all who want to kill me. Turn away and disgrace all who want to hurt me.
3 Embarrass and shame those who say, "We told you so!"
4 Let your worshipers celebrate and be glad because of you. They love your saving power, so let them always say, "God is wonderful!"
5 I am poor and needy, but you, the LORD God, care about me. You are the one who saves me. Please hurry and help!
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.