Why? To warn that person and to save\par his soul from the place of death {\cf2\super [74]} \par so that person can enjoy his life.\par
Psalm 23:3 - Easy To Read Version He gives new strength to my soul\par for the good of his name.\par He leads me on paths of goodness, {\cf2\super [139]} \par to show he is truly good.\par Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He refreshes and restores my life (my self); He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him–not for my earning it, but] for His name's sake. American Standard Version (1901) He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Common English Bible he keeps me alive. He guides me in proper paths for the sake of his good name. Catholic Public Domain Version Who will ascend to the mountain of the Lord? And who will stand in his holy place? Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Who shall ascend into the mountain of the Lord: or who shall stand in his holy place? |
Why? To warn that person and to save\par his soul from the place of death {\cf2\super [74]} \par so that person can enjoy his life.\par
But God saved our ancestors {\cf2\super [554]} \par for his own name’s sake.\par God saved them to show his great power.\par
Lord, you are my Master.\par So treat me in a way that brings honor\par to your name.\par You have such great love,\par so save me.\par
I wandered away like a lost sheep.\par Come looking for me, Lord.\par I am your servant,\par and I have not forgotten your commands.\par
The Lord’s teachings are perfect.\par They give strength to God’s people.\par The Lord’s Agreement {\cf2\super [110]} can be trusted.\par It helps foolish people become wise.\par
God, you are my Rock, {\cf2\super [188]} \par So, for the good of your name,\par lead me and guide me.\par
\{My enemies have put a trap in front of me.\}\par Save me from their trap.\par You are my place of safety.\par
Lord, show me your right way of living.\par People are looking for my weaknesses,\par so show me how you want me to live.\par
Your help made me so happy!\par Give me that joy again.\par Make my spirit strong\par and ready to obey you.\par
Our God and Savior, help us!\par Help us! Save us!\par That will bring glory to your name.\par Erase our sins for the good of your name.\par
Goodness will go in front of God,\par and prepare the way for him.\par
I am teaching you about wisdom. I am leading you along the straight path.
I lead people in the right way.\par I lead them along the paths\par of right judgment.\par
Then I will lead the blind people\par in a way they never knew.\par I will lead the blind people\par to places they have never been before.\par I will change darkness into light for them.\par And I will make the rough ground smooth.\par I will do the things I promised!\par And I will not leave my people.\par
I will give rest and strength to the people that are weak and tired.”
Remember, I will bring Israel\par from that country in the north.\par I will gather the people of Israel\par from the faraway places on earth.\par Some of the people will be blind and crippled.\par Some of the women will be pregnant\par and ready to give birth.\par But many, many people will come back.\par
But I did not destroy them. The other nations saw me bring Israel out of Egypt. I did not want to ruin my good name, so I did not destroy Israel in front of those other people.
And this brings praise to God because of his wonderful grace (kindness). God gave that grace to us freely. He gave us that grace in \{Christ,\} the One he loves.
“I correct and punish those people that I love. So start trying hard! Change your hearts and lives!