| You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. | You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. |
| Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind! | How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you. |
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| Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased! | Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. |
| I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. | I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. |
| Eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. | Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. |
| O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch. | In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. |
| As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. | Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. |
| Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. | Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge. |
| Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! | Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. |
| Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. | And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. |
| I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. | I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. |
| In the path of your judgments, O Lord, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul. | Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts. |
| Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. | Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. |
| For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night. | A thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. |
| Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. | Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. |
| Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! | He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” |
| But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me. | But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me. |
| I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. | I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. |
| For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord God; so turn, and live. | For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live! |
| Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. | Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. |
| For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. | For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. |
| For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. | Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. |
| Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. | Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. |
| Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers. | Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers. |
| Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. | Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. |
