I am so grateful for the technology that is available these days to aid in reading and
understanding the Bible. Depending on the need, I appreciate the privilege I have to frequently visit
websites www.biblegateway.com, www.blueletterbible.com, and / or www.bible.com (the last-mentioned often via the
YouVersion app on my phone).
One feature that often brings me to the Biblegateway website is the ability
to choose to see (and read) "all English translations" they have available
from the display of a single verse. I sometimes use that functionality to
combine language from some of the different translations to see (what is for
me) another way to view or understand a particular verse (a practice I felt
more comfortable doing for personal use after seeing and reading about The
Expanded Bible by publisher Thomas Nelson).
Here is the first of these combination verses I plan to post, hoping that
perhaps it may also be useful to others:
PSALM
18:30 (AMP, AMPC, CSB, CEB, CEV, ERV, EHV, EXB, GNV, GNT, JUB, LEB,
NIRV, NLT, OJB)
As for God,
His way [path] is / His deeds [ways] are blameless, perfect, without fault,
uncorrupt! The word [promise, speech] of the Lord is tested and
tried (in the fire), always proves to be true, faultless, pure,
correct, dependable, precise, flawless, inerrant; He protects and is a
shield [buckler] to all who take refuge and put their trust
in Him, who run [go, look] to [Him] for help [safety, protection].
Some other translations:
What
a God he is! How perfect in every way! All his promises prove true. He is a
shield for everyone who hides behind him.
TLB
What
a God! His road stretches straight and smooth. Every God-direction is
road-tested. Everyone who runs toward him makes it. MSG
As
for God, His way has integrity; the word of the Lord is proven; He is
a shield to all those who take refuge in Him.
MEV
The
one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord’s promise is reliable; he
is a shield to all who take shelter in him.
NET
As
for God, His way is perfect. The Word of the Lord has stood the test. He is a
covering for all who go to Him for a safe place. NLV
What
a God you are! Your path for me has been perfect! All your promises have proven
true. What a secure shelter for all those who turn to hide themselves in you!
You are the wrap-around God giving grace to me.
TPT
Everything
God does is perfect; the promise of the Eternal rings true; He stands as a
shield for all who hide in Him. VOICE
My
God, his way is undefouled;
the speeches of the Lord be examined by
fire; he is [the] defender of all men hoping in him. (My God, his way is undefiled; the
words of the Lord be assayed by
fire, that is, they be tried and
tested, and found to be true; he is the defender of all who put their trust
in him.) WYC
… and my journey with my God continues …
