KJV <Strong's # > - 10 I will greatly rejoice <07797> in the LORD <03068>, my soul <05315> shall be joyful <01523> in my God <0430>;...

NRSV - 10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my whole being shall exult in my God;...

TEV - "The Good News of Deliverance" - 8 The LORD says, "I love justice and I hate oppression and crime. I will faithfully reward my people And make an eternal covenant with them. 9 They will be famous among the nations; Everyone who sees them will know That they are a people whom I have blessed." 10 Jerusalem [<05315>] rejoices because of what the LORD has done. She is like a bride dressed for her wedding. God has clothed her with salvation and victory. 11 As surely as seeds sprout and grow, The Sovereign LORD will save his people, And all the nations will praise him.

• [<05315>] indicates that the Hebrew word nephesh (Strong's # 05315) is understood in approximately this location in the verse, even though this English version's translation has no word combination that verse directly corresponds with nephesh.

KJV w/Strong's # - 1 Make a joyful <07321> noise <07321> unto God <0430>, all <03605> ye lands <0776>: 2 Sing <02167> forth the honour <03519> of his name <08034>: make <07760> his praise <08416> glorious <03519>.

8 O bless <01288> our God <0430>, ye people <05971>, and make the voice <06963> of his praise <08416> to be heard <08085>: 9 Which holdeth <07760> our soul <05315> in life <02416>, and suffereth <05414> not our feet <07373> to be moved <04132>.

16 Come <03212> [and] hear, all <03605> ye that fear <03373> God <0430>, and I will declare <05608> what <0834> he hath done <06213> for my soul <05315>. 17 I cried <07121> unto him with my mouth <06310>, and he was extolled <07318> with my tongue <03956>. 18 If <0518> I regard <07200> iniquity <0205> in my heart <03820>, the Lord <0136> will not hear <08085> [me]: 19 [But] verily <0403> God <0430> hath heard <08085> [me]; he hath attended <07181> to the voice <06963> of my prayer <08605>. 20 Blessed <01288> [be] God <0430>, which <0834> hath not turned <05493> away my prayer <08605>, nor his mercy <02617> from me.

NRSV - 1 Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; 2 sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise.

8 Bless our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard, 9 who has kept us among the living, and has not let our feet slip.

16 Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for me. 17 I cried aloud to him, and he was extolled with my tongue. 18 If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. 19 But truly God has listened; he has given heed to the words of my prayer. 20 Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me.

TEV - "A Song of Praise and Thanksgiving" - 1 Praise God with shouts of joy, all people! 2 Sing to the glory of his name; offer him glorious praise! 3 Say to God, "How wonderful are the things you do! Your power is so great that your enemies bow down in fear before you. 4 Everyone on earth worships you; they sing praises to you, they sing praises to your name." 5 Come and see what God has done, his wonderful acts among men. 6 He changed the sea into dry land; our ancestors crossed the river on foot. There we rejoiced because of what he did. 7 He rules forever by his might and keeps his eyes on the nations. Let no rebels rise against him. 8 Praise our God, all nations; let your praise be heard. 9 He has kept us alive and has not allowed us to fall.

13 I will bring burnt offerings to your house; I will offer you what I promised. 14 I will give you what I said I would when I was in trouble. 15 I will offer sheep to be burned on the altar; I will sacrifice bulls and goats, and the smoke will go up to the sky. 16 Come and listen, all who honor God, and I will tell you what he has done for me. 17 I cried to him for help; I praised him with songs. 18 If I had ignored my sins, the Lord would not have listened to me. 19 But God has indeed heard me; he has listened to my prayer. 20 I praise God, because he did not reject my prayer or keep back his constant love from me.

• Psa 66:18
  • Pro 28:9

KJV w/Strong's # - 20 Our soul <05315> waiteth <02442> for the LORD <03068>: he [is] our help <05828> and our shield <04043>. 21 For our heart <03820> shall rejoice <08055> in him, because <03588> we have trusted <0982> in his holy <06944> name <08034>.

NRSV - 20 Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and shield. 21 Our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name.

TEV - "A Song of Praise" - 20 We put our hope in the LORD; he is our protector and our help. 21 We are glad because of him; we trust in his holy name. 22 May your constant love be with us, LORD, as we put our hope in you.

KJV w/Strong's # - 2 My soul <05315> shall make her boast <01984> in the LORD <03068>: the humble <06041> shall hear <08085> [thereof], and be glad <08056>. 3 O magnify <01431> the LORD <03068> with me, and let us exalt <07311> his name <08034> together <03162>.

8 O taste <02938> and see <07200> that the LORD <03068> [is] good <02896>: blessed <0835> [is] the man <01397> [that] trusteth <02620> in him.

12 What <04310> man <0376> [is he that] desireth <02655> life <02416>, [and] loveth <0157> [many] days <03117>, that he may see <07200> good <02896>?

14 Depart <05493> from evil <07451>, and do <06213> good <02896>; seek <01245> peace <07965>, and pursue <07291> it. 15 The eyes <05869> of the LORD <03068> [are] upon the righteous <06662>, and his ears <0241> [are open] unto their cry <07775>.

22 The LORD <03068> redeemeth <06299> the soul <05315> of his servants <05650>: and none <03808> of them that trust <02620> in him shall be desolate <0816>.

NRSV - 2 My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

8 O taste and see that the LORD is good; happy are those who take refuge in him.

12 Which of you desires life, and covets many days to enjoy good?

14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. 15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry.

22 The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.

TEV - "In Praise of God's Goodness" - 1 I will always thank the LORD; I will never stop praising him. 2 I will praise him for what he has done; may all who are oppressed listen and be glad! 3 Proclaim with me the LORD's greatness; let us praise his name together! 4 I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me; he freed me from all my fears. 5 The oppressed look to him and are glad; they will never be disappointed. 6 The helpless call to him, and he answers; he saves them from all their troubles. 7 His angel guards those who honor the LORD and rescues them from danger. 8 Find out for yourself how good the LORD is. Happy are those who find safety with him. 9 Honor the LORD, all his people; those who obey him have all they need. 10 Even lions go hungry for lack of food, but those who obey the LORD lack nothing good. 11 Come, my young friends, and listen to me, and I will teach you to honor the LORD. 12 Would you like to enjoy life? Do you want long life and happiness? 13 Then keep from speaking evil and from telling lies. 14 Turn away from evil and do good; strive for peace with all your heart. 15 The LORD watches over the righteous and listens to their cries; 16 but he opposes those who do evil, so that when they die, they are soon forgotten. 17 The righteous call to the LORD, and he listens; he rescues them from all their troubles. 18 The LORD is near to those who are discouraged; he saves those who have lost all hope. 19 The good man suffers many troubles, but the LORD saves him from them all; 20 the LORD preserves him completely; not one of his bones is broken. 21 Evil will kill the wicked; those who hate the righteous will be punished. 22 The LORD will save [<05315>] his people; those who go to him for protection will be spared.

• [<05315>] indicates that the Hebrew word nephesh (Strong's # 05315) is understood in approximately this location in the verse, even though this English version's translation has no word combination that verse directly corresponds with nephesh.
• Psa 34:12-16
  • 1Pe 3:10-12

KJV w/Strong's # - 1 I will sing <07891> of the mercies <02617> of the LORD <03068> for ever <05769>: with my mouth <06310> will I make known <03045> thy faithfulness <0530> to all generations <01755>.

15 Blessed <0835> [is] the people <05971> that know <03045> the joyful <08643> sound <08643>: they shall walk <01980>, O LORD <03068>, in the light <0216> of thy countenance <06440>. 16 In thy name <08034> shall they rejoice <01523> all <03605> the day <03117>: and in thy righteousness <06666> shall they be exalted <07311>. 17 For thou [art] the glory <08597> of their strength <05797>: and in thy favour <07522> our horn <07161> shall be exalted <07311>.

NRSV - 1 I will sing of your steadfast love, O LORD, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.

15 Happy are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O LORD, in the light of your countenance; 16 they exult in your name all day long, and extol your righteousness. 17 For you are the glory of their strength; by your favor our horn is exalted.

TEV - "A Hymn in Time of National Trouble" - 1 O LORD, I will always sing of your constant love; I will proclaim your faithfulness forever. 2 I know that your love will last for all time, that your faithfulness is as permanent as the sky. 3 You said, "I have made a covenant with the man I chose; I have promised my servant David, 4 "A descendant of yours will always be king; I will preserve your dynasty forever."

15 How happy are the people who worship you with songs, who live in the light of your kindness! 16 Because of you they rejoice all day long, and they praise you for your goodness. 17 You give us great victories; in your love you make us triumphant. 18 You, O LORD, chose our protector; you, the Holy God of Israel, gave us our king.

• Psa 89:15 - KJV wording: joyful sound - alternative translation: festal shout

• On this verse A.A. Anderson (Psalms, Volume 2 of 2, New Century Bible Commentary, London: Oliphants, 1972, page 638) comments,

The Hebrew teruah ('festal shout') is the noise of shouting, or the noise created by the musical instruments... In this context teruah is the response of the people; they know not only what to shout... but they have also experienced the significance of the acclamation. They praise Yahweh [Jehovah, the Lord], not simply because it is the right thing to do, but because they are overwhelmed by his goodness and majesty."

• Robert G. Bratcher and William D. Reyburn (A Handbook on Psalms, New York: United Bible Societies, 1991, page 776.) comment:

In verse 15a we are not sure exactly how the festal shout was expressed in Temple worship, but it certainly involved praise. The same term is used for the shout of the Israelites when the walls of Jericho fell, so it may have implied victory (Josh 6.20). It seems best to express the function of the words 'know the festal shout' as 'know how to sing praises to you,' 'know how to praise you with song.'

KJV w/Strong's # - 1 And the child <05288> Samuel <08050> ministered <08334> unto the LORD <03068> before <06440> Eli <05941>. And the word <01697> of the LORD <03068> was precious <03368> in those <01992> days <03117>; [there was] no <0369> open <06555> vision <02377>. 2 And it came <01961> to pass at that time <03117>, when Eli <05941> [was] laid <07901> down <07901> in his place <04725>, and his eyes <05869> began <02490> to wax dim <03544>, [that] he could <03201> not see <07200>; 3 And ere <02962> the lamp <05216> of God <0430> went <03518> out in the temple <01964> of the LORD <03068>, where the ark <0727> of God <0430> [was], and Samuel <08050> was laid <07901> down <07901> [to sleep]; 4 That the LORD <03068> called <07121> Samuel <08050>: and he answered <0559>, Here <02009> [am] I. 5 And he ran <07323> unto Eli <05941>, and said <0559>, Here <02005> [am] I; for thou calledst <07121> me. And he said <0559>, I called <07121> not; lie <07901> down <07901> again <07725>. And he went <03212> and lay <07901> down <07901>. 6 And the LORD <03068> called <07121> yet <05750> again <03254>, Samuel <08050>. And Samuel <08050> arose <06965> and went <03212> to Eli <05941>, and said <0559>, Here <02005> [am] I; for thou didst call <07121> me. And he answered <0559>, I called <07121> not, my son <01121>; lie <07901> down <07901> again <07725>.

8 And the LORD <03068> called <07121> Samuel <08050> again <03254> the third <07992> time. And he arose <06965> and went <03212> to Eli <05941>, and said <0559>, Here <02005> [am] I; for thou didst call <07121> me. And Eli <05941> perceived <0995> that the LORD <03068> had called <07121> the child <05288>. 9 Therefore Eli <05941> said <0559> unto Samuel <08050>, Go <03212>, lie <07901> down <07901>: and it shall be, if <0518> he call <07121> thee, that thou shalt say <0559>, Speak <01696>, LORD <03068>; for thy servant <05650> heareth <08085>. So Samuel <08050> went <03212> and lay <07901> down <07901> in his place <04725>. 10 And the LORD <03068> came <0935>, and stood <03320>, and called <07121> as at other times <06471>, Samuel <08050>, Samuel <08050>. Then Samuel <08050> answered <0559>, Speak <01696>; for thy servant <05650> heareth <08085>.

19 And Samuel <08050> grew <01431>, and the LORD <03068> was with him, and did let none <03808> of his words <01697> fall <05307> to the ground <0776>.

NRSV - 1 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD under Eli. The word of the LORD was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. 2 At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; 3 the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was. 4 Then the LORD called, "Samuel! Samuel!" and he said, "Here I am!" 5 and ran to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call; lie down again." So he went and lay down. 6 The LORD called again, "Samuel!" Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call, my son; lie down again."

8 The LORD called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." Then Eli perceived that the LORD was calling the boy. 9 Therefore Eli said to Samuel, "Go, lie down; and if he calls you, you shall say, "Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening."' So Samuel went and lay down in his place. 10 Now the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening."

19 As Samuel grew up, the LORD was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground.

TEV - "The LORD Appears to Samuel" - 1 In those days, when the boy Samuel was serving the LORD under the direction of Eli, there were very few messages from the LORD, and visions from him were quite rare. 2 One night Eli, who was now almost blind, was sleeping in his own room; 3 Samuel was sleeping in the sanctuary, where the sacred Covenant Box was. Before dawn, while the lamp was still burning, 4 the LORD called Samuel. He answered, "Yes, sir!" 5 and ran to Eli and said, "You called me, and here I am." But Eli answered, "I didn't call you; go back to bed." So Samuel went back to bed. 6...7 The LORD called Samuel again. The boy did not know that it was the LORD, because the LORD had never spoken to him before. So he got up, went to Eli, and said, "You called me, and here I am." But Eli answered, "My son, I didn't call you; go back to bed." 8 The LORD called Samuel a third time; he got up, went to Eli, and said, "You called me, and here I am." Then Eli realized that it was the LORD who was calling the boy, 9 so he said to him, "Go back to bed; and if he calls you again, say, "Speak, LORD, your servant is listening." So Samuel went back to bed. 10 The LORD came and stood there, and called as he had before, "Samuel! Samuel!" Samuel answered, "Speak; your servant is listening."

19 As Samuel grew up, the LORD was with him and made come true everything that Samuel said. 20 So all the people of Israel, from one end of the country to the other, knew that Samuel was indeed a prophet of the LORD. 21 The LORD continued to reveal himself at Shiloh, where he had appeared to Samuel and had spoken to him. And when Samuel spoke, all Israel listened.

KJV w/Strong's # - 4 Rejoice <08055> the soul <05315> of thy servant <05650>: for unto thee, O Lord <0136>, do I lift <05375> up my soul <05315>.

NRSV - 4 Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.

TEV - "A Prayer for Help" - 3 You are my God, so be merciful to me; I pray to you all day long. 4 Make [<05315>] your servant glad, O Lord, because my [<05315>] prayers go up to you. 5 You are good to us and forgiving, full of constant love for all who pray to you. 6 Listen, LORD, to my prayer; hear my cries for help. 7 I call to you in times of trouble, because you answer my prayers.

• [<05315>] indicates that the Hebrew word nephesh (Strong's # 05315) is understood in approximately this location in the verse, even though this English version's translation has no word combination that verse directly corresponds with nephesh.

KJV w/Strong's # - 8 I will hear <08085> what <04100> God <0410> the LORD <03068> will speak <01696>: for he will speak <01696> peace <07965> unto his people <05971>, and to his saints <02623>:...

NRSV - 8 Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful,...

TEV - "A Prayer for the Nation's Welfare" - 4 Bring us back, O God our savior, and stop being displeased with us! 5 Will you be angry with us forever? Will your anger never cease? 6 Make us strong again, and we, your people, will praise you. 7 Show us your constant love, O LORD, and give us your saving help. 8 I am listening to what the LORD God is saying; he promises peace to us, his own people, if we do not go back to our foolish ways. 9 Surely he is ready to save those who honor him, and his saving presence will remain in our land.t

KJV w/Strong's # - 1 Behold <02005> my servant <05650>, whom I uphold <08551>; mine elect <0972>, [in whom] my soul <05315> delighteth <07521>; I have put <05414> my spirit <07307> upon him: he shall bring <03318> forth <03318> judgment <04941> to the Gentiles <01471>.

NRSV - 1 Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.

TEV - "The LORD's Servant" - 1 The LORD says, "Here is my servant, whom I strengthen -- the one I have chosen, with whom I am pleased. I have filled him with my spirit, and he will bring justice to every nation. 2 He will not shout or raise his voice or make loud speeches in the streets. 3 He will not break off a bent reed nor put out a flickering lamp. He will bring lasting justice to all. 4 He will not lose hope or courage; he will establish justice on the earth. Distant lands eagerly wait for his teaching."

KJV w/Strong's # - 1 The beginning <746> of the gospel <2098> of Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>, the Son <5207> of God <2316>;

NRSV - 1 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

TEV - "Introduction" - 1 This is the Good News about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 It began as the prophet Isaiah had written: "God said, "I will send my messenger ahead of you to open the way for you.' 3 Someone is shouting in the desert, "Get the road ready for the Lord; make a straight path for him to travel!"

KJV w/Strong's # - 41 Now <2532> his parents <1118> went <4198> to Jerusalem <2419> every <2596> year <2094> at the feast <1859> of the passover <3957>. 42 And when <3753> he was twelve <1427> years <2094> old, they went <305> up to Jerusalem <2414> after <2596> the custom <1485> of the feast <1859>. 43 And when they had fulfilled <5048> the days <2250>, as they returned <5290>, the child <3816> Jesus <2424> tarried <5278> behind <5278> in Jerusalem <2419>; and Joseph <2501> and his mother <3384> knew <1097> not [of it].

45 And when they found <2147> him not, they turned <5290> back <5290> again <5290> to Jerusalem <2419>, seeking <2212> him. 46 And it came <1096> to pass, that after <3326> three <5140> days <2250> they found <2147> him in the temple <2411>, sitting <2516> in the midst <3319> of the doctors <1320>, both <2532> hearing <191> them, and asking <1905> them questions <1905>. 47 And all <3956> that heard <191> him were astonished <1839> at <1909> his understanding <4907> and answers <612>.

52 And Jesus <2424> increased <4298> in wisdom <4678> and stature <2244>, and in favour <5485> with God <2316> and man <444>.

NRSV - 41 Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival. 43 When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it.

45 When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favor.

TEV - "The Boy Jesus in the Temple" - 41 Every year the parents of Jesus went to Jerusalem for the Passover Festival. 42 When Jesus was twelve years old, they went to the festival as usual. 43 When the festival was over, they started back home, but the boy Jesus stayed in Jerusalem. His parents did not know this; 44 they thought that he was with the group, so they traveled a whole day and then started looking for him among their relatives and friends. 45 They did not find him, so they went back to Jerusalem looking for him. 46 On the third day they found him in the Temple, sitting with the Jewish teachers, listening to them and asking questions. 47 All who heard him were amazed at his intelligent answers.

49 He answered them, "Why did you have to look for me? Didn't you know that I had to be in my Father's house?" 50 But they did not understand his answer. 51 So Jesus went back with them to Nazareth, where he was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 Jesus grew both in body and in wisdom, gaining favor with God and men.

• Luk 2:41 - some manuscripts and translations: Joseph and Mary - correct wording: his parents - (based on the original text of the Greek New Testament - The KJV's Greek text and KJV translation are completely correct in this verse.)
  • Bruce Metzger (A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament, Second Edition, New York: United Bible Societies, 1994, page 112) comments:

    In the interest of safeguarding the doctrine of the virgin birth a few copyists and translators replaced hoi goneis autou [his parents] with the proper names ho te Ioseph kai he Mariam [Joseph and Mary].

• Luk 2:43 - KJV wording: Joseph and his mother - corrected wording: his parents - (based on the original text's correction of KJV's Greek text)
  • Bruce Metzger (A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament, Second Edition, New York: United Bible Societies, 1994, page 112) comments:

    As in verses 33 and 41, in order to safeguard the doctrine of the virgin birth copyists replaced hoi goneis [his parents] with Ioseph kai he meter [Joseph and his mother].
    

KJV w/Strong's # - 26 For what <5101> is a man <444> profited <5623>, if <1437> he shall gain <2770> the whole <3650> world <2889>, and lose <2210> his own soul <5590>?...

NRSV - 26 For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life?...

TEV - "Jesus Speaks about His Suffering and Death" - 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone wants to come with me, he must forget himself, carry his cross, and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his own life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 Will a person gain anything if he wins the whole world but loses his life? Of course not! There is nothing he can give to regain his life. 27 For the Son of Man is about to come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will reward each one according to his deeds. 28 I assure you that there are some here who will not die until they have seen the Son of Man come as King."

• Mat 16:25,26
• Mat 10:39
• Mat 16:25
• Mar 8:35
• Luk 9:24
• Luk 17:33
• Joh 12:25
• 1Pe 2:21
• Rev 12:11
• Mis 211:21
• Mis 327:25
• Ret 32:6
• My 233:25
• To explore a commentary relevant to these verses, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/versecom/mat10v39.htm.

KJV w/Strong's # - 19 Lay not up <2343> for yourselves <5213> treasures <2344> upon earth <1093>, where <3699> moth <4597> and rust <1035> doth corrupt <853>, and where <3699> thieves <2812> break <1358> through <1358> and steal <2813>: 20 But lay up <2343> for yourselves <5213> treasures <2344> in heaven <3772>, where <3699> neither <3777> moth <4597> nor <3777> rust <1035> doth corrupt <853>, and where <3699> thieves <2812> do not break <1358> through <1358> nor <3761> steal <2813>: 21 For where <3699> your <5216> treasure <2344> is, there <1563> will your <5216> heart <2588> be also <2532>.

NRSV - 19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

TEV - "Riches in Heaven" - 19 "Do not store up riches for yourselves here on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and robbers break in and steal. 20 Instead, store up riches for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and robbers cannot break in and steal. 21 For your heart will always be where your riches are.

• Mat 6:19-34 - Regarding riches, possessions, and benevolence, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/substance.htm and http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/christianlove.htm.
• Mat 6:19
  • Luk 12:21
  • Luk 12:33
  • S&H 241:5
  • S&H 593:6
• Mat 6:20
  • Luk 12:33
  • Mat 6:19
  • Luk 12:21
  • S&H 593:6
• Mat 6:21
  • Luk 12:34
  • S&H 181:29
  • S&H 262:25

KJV w/Strong's # - 24 The LORD <03068> [is] my portion <02506>, saith <0559> my soul <05315>; therefore will I hope <03176> in him. 25 The LORD <03068> [is] good <02896> unto them that wait <06960> for him, to the soul <05315> [that] seeketh <01875> him.

40 Let us search <02664> and try <02713> our ways <01870>, and turn <07725> again <07725> to the LORD <03068>. 41 Let us lift <05375> up our heart <03824> with [our] hands <03709> unto God <0410> in the heavens <08064>.

NRSV - 24 "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him." 25 The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him.

40 Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the LORD.

41 Let us lift up our hearts as well as our hands to God in heaven.

TEV - "Punishment, Repentance, and Hope" - 19 The thought of my pain, my homelessness, is bitter poison. 20 I think of it constantly, and my spirit is depressed. 21 Yet hope returns when I remember this one thing: 22 The LORD's unfailing love and mercy still continue, 23 Fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise. 24 The LORD is all I have, and so in him I put my hope. 25 The LORD is good to everyone who trusts in him, 26 So it is best for us to wait in patience -- to wait for him to save us -- 27 And it is best to learn this patience in our youth.

37 The will of the Lord alone is always carried out. 38 Good and evil alike take place at his command. 39 Why should we ever complain when we are punished for our sin? 40 Let us examine our ways and turn back to the LORD. 41 Let us open our hearts to God in heaven and pray, 42 "We have sinned and rebelled, and you, O LORD, have not forgiven us.

• Lam 3:24
  • Psa 16:5
  • Psa 73:26

KJV w/Strong's # - 8 Oh that [men] would praise <03034> the LORD <03068> [for] his goodness <02617>, and [for] his wonderful <06381> works to the children <01121> of men <0120>! 9 For he satisfieth <07646> the longing <08264> soul <05315>, and filleth <04390> the hungry <07456> soul <05315> with goodness <02896>.

NRSV - 8 Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind. 9 For he satisfies the thirsty [<05315>], and the hungry [<05315>] he fills with good things.

TEV - "In Praise of God's Goodness" - 4 Some wandered in the trackless desert and could not find their way to a city to live in. 5 They were hungry and thirsty and had given up all hope. 6 Then in their trouble they called to the LORD, and he saved them from their distress. 7 He led them by a straight road to a city where they could live. 8 They must thank the LORD for his constant love, for the wonderful things he did for them. 9 He satisfies those who are thirsty and fills the hungry [<05315>] with good things.

• [<05315>] indicates that the Hebrew word nephesh (Strong's # 05315) is understood in approximately this location in the verse, even though this English version's translation has no word combination that verse directly corresponds with nephesh.
• Psa 107:8
  • My 193:8
• Psa 107:9
  • Luk 1:53

KJV w/Strong's # - 5 My soul <05315>, wait <01826> thou only <0389> upon God <0430>; for my expectation <08615> [is] from him.

NRSV - 5 For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.

TEV - "Confidence in God's Protection" - 3 How much longer will all of you attack a man who is no stronger than a broken-down fence? 4 You only want to bring him down from his place of honor; you take pleasure in lies. You speak words of blessing, but in your heart you curse him. 5 I depend on God alone; I put my hope in him. 6 He alone protects and saves me; he is my defender, and I shall never be defeated. 7 My salvation and honor depend on God; he is my strong protector; he is my shelter.

KJV w/Strong's # - 39 And Jesus <2424> said <2036>, For judgment <2917> I am come <2064> into <1519> this <5126> world <2889>, that they which see <991> not might see <991>;...

NRSV - 39 Jesus said, "I came into this world for judgment so that those who do not see may see,...

TEV - "Spiritual Blindness" - 35 When Jesus heard what had happened, he found the man and asked him, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" 36 The man answered, "Tell me who he is, sir, so that I can believe in him!" 37 Jesus said to him, "You have already seen him, and he is the one who is talking with you now." 38 "I believe, Lord!" the man said, and knelt down before Jesus. 39 Jesus said, "I came to this world to judge, so that the blind should see and those who see should become blind."

KJV w/Strong's # - 46 And they came <2064> to Jericho <2410>: and as he went <1607> out of Jericho <2410> with his disciples <3101> and a great <2425> number <3793> of people <3793>, blind <5185> Bartimaeus <924>, the son <5207> of Timaeus <5090>, sat <2521> by the highway <3598> side <3844> begging <4319>. 47 And when he heard <191> that it was Jesus <2424> of Nazareth <3480>, he began <756> to cry <2896> out, and say <3004>, Jesus <2424>, [thou] Son <5207> of David <1138>, have mercy <1653> on me. 48 And many <4183> charged <2008> him that he should hold <4623> his peace <4623>: but he cried <2896> the more <3123> a great <4183> deal, [Thou] Son <5207> of David <1138>, have mercy <1653> on me. 49 And Jesus <2424> stood <2476> still <2476>, and commanded <2036> him to be called <5455>. And they call <5455> the blind <5185> man, saying <3004> unto him, Be of good comfort <2293>, rise <1453>; he calleth <5455> thee. 50 And he, casting <577> away <577> his garment <2440>, rose <450>, and came <2064> to Jesus <2424>. 51 And Jesus <2424> answered <611> and said <3004> unto him, What <5101> wilt <2309> thou that I should do <4160> unto thee? The blind <5185> man said <2036> unto him, Lord <4462>, that I might receive <308> my sight <308>. 52 And Jesus <2424> said <2036> unto him, Go <5217> thy way; thy faith <4102> hath made <4982> thee whole <4982>. And immediately <2112> he received <308> his sight <308>, and followed <190> Jesus <2424> in the way <3598>.

NRSV - 46 They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" 48 Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" 49 Jesus stood still and said, "Call him here." And they called the blind man, saying to him, "Take heart; get up, he is calling you." 50 So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 51 Then Jesus said to him, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said to him, "My teacher, let me see again." 52 Jesus said to him, "Go; your faith has made you well." Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.

TEV - "Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus" - 46 They came to Jericho, and as Jesus was leaving with his disciples and a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus son of Timaeus was sitting by the road. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, "Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me!" 48 Many of the people scolded him and told him to be quiet. But he shouted even more loudly, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" 49 Jesus stopped and said, "Call him." So they called the blind man. "Cheer up!" they said. "Get up, he is calling you." 50 So he threw off his cloak, jumped up, and came to Jesus. 51 "What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked him. "Teacher," the blind man answered, "I want to see again." 52 "Go," Jesus told him, "your faith has made you well." At once he was able to see and followed Jesus on the road.

KJV w/Strong's # - 20 And when he was demanded <1905> of the Pharisees <5330>, when <4219> the kingdom <932> of God <2316> should come <2064>, he answered <611> them and said <2036>, The kingdom <932> of God <2316> cometh <2064> not with observation <3907>: 21 Neither <3761> shall they say <2046>, Lo <2400> here <5602>! or <2228>, lo <2400> there <1563>! for, behold <2400>, the kingdom <932> of God <2316> is within <1787> you.

NRSV - 20 Once Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, and he answered, "The kingdom of God is not coming with things that can be observed; 21 nor will they say, "Look, here it is!' or "There it is!' For, in fact, the kingdom of God is among you."

TEV - "The Coming of the Kingdom" - 20 Some Pharisees asked Jesus when the Kingdom of God would come. His answer was, "The Kingdom of God does not come in such a way as to be seen. 21 No one will say, "Look, here it is!' or, "There it is!'; because the Kingdom of God is within you."

• Luk 17:21 - the kingdom of heaven is within you
  • To explore additional references in the Bible and other writings, browse "THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS WITHIN YOU" at http://www.bibletexts.com/topics/k.htm.

KJV w/Strong's # - 9 ...my soul <05315> shall be joyful <01523> in the LORD <03068>: it shall rejoice <07797> in his salvation <03444>.

NRSV - 9 ... my soul shall rejoice in the LORD, exulting in his deliverance.

TEV - "A Prayer for Help" - 9 Then I will be glad because of the LORD; I will be happy because he saved me. 10 With all my heart I will say to the LORD, "There is no one like you. You protect the weak from the strong, the poor from the oppressor."

• Psa 35:9 - KJV wording: my soul <05315> - some modern translations (NAB, REB, TEV): I
  • The Hebrew word translatable as "soul" is nephesh. To read a commentary on the meaning and use of nephesh, browse http://www.bibletexts.com/terms/soul.htm.

KJV w/Strong's # - 9 O worship <07812> the LORD <03068> in the beauty <01927> of holiness <06944>: fear <02342> before <06440> him, all <03605> the earth <0776>. 10 Say <0559> among the heathen <01471> [that] the LORD <03068> reigneth <04427>: the world <08398> also <0637> shall be established <03559> that it shall not be moved <04131>: he shall judge <01777> the people <05971> righteously <04339>. 11 Let the heavens <08064> rejoice <08056>, and let the earth <0776> be glad <01523>; let the sea <03220> roar <07580>, and the fulness <04393> thereof. 12 Let the field <07704> be joyful <05937>, and all <03605> that [is] therein:...

NRSV - 9 Worship the LORD in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth. 10 Say among the nations, "The LORD is king! The world is firmly established; it shall never be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity." 11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; 12 let the field exult, and everything in it. Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy:...

TEV - "God the Supreme King" - 7 Praise the LORD, all people on earth; praise his glory and might. 8 Praise the LORD's glorious name; bring an offering and come into his Temple. 9 Bow down before the Holy One when he appears;(L) tremble before him, all the earth! 10 Say to all the nations, "The LORD is king! The earth is set firmly in place and cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with justice." 11 Be glad, earth and sky! Roar, sea, and every creature in you; 12 be glad, fields, and everything in you! The trees in the woods will shout for joy 13 when the LORD comes to rule the earth. He will rule the peoples of the world with justice and fairness.

KJV w/Strong's # - 17 [Is] it not yet <05750> a very <04213> little <04592> while, and Lebanon <03844> shall be turned <07725> into a fruitful <03759> field, and the fruitful <03759> field shall be esteemed <02803> as a forest <03293>? 18 And in that day <03117> shall the deaf <02795> hear <08085> the words <01697> of the book <05612>, and the eyes <05869> of the blind <05787> shall see <07200> out of obscurity <0652>, and out of darkness <02822>. 19 The meek <06035> also shall increase <03254> [their] joy <08057> in the LORD <03068>, and the poor <034> among men <0120> shall rejoice <01523> in the Holy <06918> One of Israel <03478>.

NRSV - 17 Shall not Lebanon in a very little while become a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be regarded as a forest? 18 On that day the deaf shall hear the words of a scroll, and out of their gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind shall see. 19 The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the LORD, and the neediest people shall exult in the Holy One of Israel.

TEV - "Hope for the Future" - 15 Those who try to hide their plans from the LORD are doomed! They carry out their schemes in secret and think no one will see them or know what they are doing. 16 They turn everything upside down. Which is more important, the potter or the clay? Can something a man has made tell him, "You didn't make me"? Or can it say to him, "You don't know what you are doing"? 17 As the saying goes, before long the dense forest will become farmland, and the farmland will go back to forest. 18 When that day comes, the deaf will be able to hear a book being read aloud, and the blind, who have been living in darkness, will open their eyes and see. 19 Poor and humble people will once again find the happiness which the LORD, the holy God of Israel, gives. 20 It will be the end of those who oppress others and show contempt for God. Every sinner will be destroyed. 21 God will destroy those who slander others, those who prevent the punishment of criminals, and those who tell lies to keep honest men from getting justice.