So... today I was talking with a new Christian who is self-proclaimed as "from the streets". I mentioned to him the paraphrase bible "The Word on the Street" by Rob Lacey that Pastor Karen Muntzing quotes from at times. He was very excited to say the least. That led me to ponder that many Christians may not know of this paraphrase. Where it is not my choice of reading, if it introduces someone to Christ, is that a bad thing? :-) I should note that Wikipedia quotes author Lacey as stating this is performance art not a literal translation and that it not meant to replace The Bible. With that in mind, I thought I would share a translation of Psalm 34:1-9 in both NIV and Word on the Street. It is fascinating if nothing else... :-) Enjoy: Psalm 34:1-9 New International Version (NIV): 1I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. 2 My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. 6 This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. 8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. 9 Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. Word on the Street Version: Gonna go on about you, 24/7; Applaud, go overboard, drown out heaven. Gonna name-drop that I know you; My soul’s gonna show off about you, So, come on, let’s amplify, let’s turn it right up! Rave on! Let’s give it up for God; let’s give it up. I sought you out: you were aready calling, sorting my anxiety, Look him in the face- you’ll glisten with God. You’ll gleam, your face’ll scream, “GOD!” Joe next door cries out to God- gets his voice heard, Situation sorted, agony aborted God’s angel sets up base camp where “respect” is the word; Give God respect: you can fully expect safe passage to the top. Go on, taste how good God is, feel how strong; Look how stunning; smell how pure; listen to the overture And sing along, as he sets your senses soaring! So hide, deep down inside; confide in him- You’ll always know what content meant; You give God respect, You’ll miss out on nothing you need- we’re talking contentment!
Posted on: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 22:53:46 +0000
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