In my opinion, where the GWN shines is in translation of the Old Testament. I have highlighted the specific parts that I like
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God’s Word to the Nations |
New American Standard |
New Living Translation |
| A psalm by David. The LORD is my shepherd. I am never in need. | A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. | The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. |
| 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside peaceful waters. | 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. | 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. |
| 3 He renews my soul. He guides me along the paths of righteousness for the sake of his name. | 3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. | 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. |
| 4 Even though I walk through the dark valley of death, because you are with me, I fear no harm. Your rod and your staff give me courage. | 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. | 4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. |
| 5 You prepare a banquet for me while my enemies watch. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows. | 5 Thou dost prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. | 5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. |
| 6 Certainly, goodness and mercy will stay close to me all the days of my life, and I will remain in the LORD’s house for days without end. | 6 Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. | 6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever. A psalm of David. |
Joel L. Watts holds a Masters of Arts from United Theological Seminary with a focus in literary and rhetorical criticism of the New Testament. His interests include exploring the role of mimesis in human civilization, specifically in the study of religion and media, as well as science fiction and the way in which it has allowed mythology to be explored in light of scientific discoveries of the past century. He is the author of Mimetic Criticism of the Gospel of Mark: Introduction and Commentary (Wipf and Stock, 2013) and a co-editor and contributor to From Fear to Faith: Stories of Hitting Spiritual Walls (Energion, 2013).
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