For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. | For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name's sake you lead me and guide me. |
For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. | For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield. |
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And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent. | The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. |
Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy. | Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love. |
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. | For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. |
Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. | Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. |
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. | I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. |