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1 A praise song of David. The Lord said to my lord, "Sit at my right side, while I put your enemies under your control."
2 The Lord will cause your kingdom to grow, beginning at Zion, until you rule the lands of your enemies!
3 Your people will gladly join you when you gather your army together. You will wear your special clothes and meet together early in the morning. Your young men will be all around you like dew on the ground.
4 The Lord has made a promise with an oath and will not change his mind: "You are a priest forever— the kind of priest Melchizedek was."
5 My Lord is at your right side. He will defeat the other kings when he becomes angry.
6 He will judge the nations. The ground will be covered with dead bodies. He will punish the leaders of powerful nations all around the world.
7 The king will drink from a stream on the way. Then he will lift his head and become strong!
The Easy-To-Read Version (ERV)
The Easy-To-Read Version (ERV) is a Bible translation specifically designed to be accessible and comprehensible for people with limited reading skills or those for whom English is a second language. Originally published in 1987 by the World Bible Translation Center, the ERV was initially developed to serve the deaf community, using a simplified vocabulary and straightforward sentence structures. The goal of the ERV is to make the scriptures understandable to a wide range of readers, ensuring that everyone can grasp the essential messages of the Bible without being hindered by complex language or archaic terms.
One of the defining characteristics of the ERV is its commitment to clarity and simplicity. The translators employed a thought-for-thought translation philosophy, focusing on conveying the meaning of the original texts in plain, everyday English. This approach ensures that readers can easily comprehend the Bible’s teachings and narratives, making it a valuable resource for children, new Christians, and those with limited literacy skills. The ERV avoids technical theological terms and instead uses language that is commonly spoken, making it accessible for personal study and public reading alike.