"For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven"
Psalm 119:89
"The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever"
Psalms 12:7
My Choice
Some people may say “Now how can it be
That this lady uses the old KJV?”
That outdated version to the past it belongs
For new modern Bibles everyone longs!
So many to choose from, kept right up to date.
Most people love them, old English they hate!
Well now my dear readers, I’ll speak from the heart.
From my precious AV I will never depart!
Translated it was by true godly men
From sound manuscripts they used back then
For hundreds of years it has well stood the test,
Throughout the whole world great multitudes blessed.
Alas, today, many just follow the trend,
Choosing new versions of which there’s no end!
God wrote only one Bible, the AV I prize,
It is so easy to memorize!
A trustworthy version, so please join with me
In using the God blessed, time honoured AV!
S Hirst
King James Version: Not Archaic,
But Accurate and Timeless by Rev. John Thackway
"This list gives brief explanations of words in the Authorised Version describing unfamiliar objects, animals and plants, weights, measures and money, and words no longer in everyday use, or now used with a different meaning. If the English word is used in more than one sense, or stands for more than one Hebrew or Greek word, the list refers to passages where the word is used with each meaning. In most cases the list gives all the places where the word is found"
"Missing in Modern Bibles, The Old Heresy Revived by Dr. Jack A. Moorman is a book that argues in defense of the King James Version (KJV) by alleging that modern Bible translations have omitted crucial verses, phrases, and words found in the Traditional Text (Textus Receptus).
The book is a 118-page, non-technical overview aimed at highlighting what the author considers "corrupt changes" in modern versions (like the NIV and NASV) resulting from reliance on different Greek manuscripts, which he connects to ancient heresies."
THE MAKING OF KING JAMES BIBLE
Listen to the KJV being read by Alexander Scourby
This is a documentary about how we got our first English Bible, the King James Bible published in 1611.
Did you know that thousands of people were killed in 15th England because they spoke or wrote the Bible in English?
Only 25 minutes, but it's a video you will never forget.
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
"The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul:
The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart:
The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever:
The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold:
sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Moreover by them is thy servant warned:
And in keeping of them there is great reward."
Psalm 19:7-11
but what a choice, he is puzzled and confused!
WHICH BIBLE?
As through a bookshop I wandered one day,
An assistant I heard to a customer say
"The Bible you need sir, no problem at all,
Just over here, they’re stacked wall to wall!"
The customer looked distinctly bemused,
Glanced at the shelves, and declared, "I'm confused!"
The assistant responded, "Do not be surprised,
So many new versions have now been revised;
Revisions revised, there will be many more,
We're thinking of shortly extending the store,
To cope with the number we have to display,
A wonderful choice you will find here today!
In varied editions these versions have we,
There are indeed now a great many to see;
Bibles to suit every every taste and persuasion,
versions for every age group and occasion,
Bibles for students, for teachers, or Pastor,
Versions so easy for young ones to master.
Bibles updated as language keeps changing,
To make them appeal they need rearranging!
Whatever your age, taste or gender you'll find,
A Version's been printed just with YOU in mind!
You'll soon make a judgment as you look through,
Take time to discover the one right for YOU!"
The young man still puzzled glanced toward me,
I drew from a pocket my treasured A.V. saying,
"Friend, let me help you, much is at stake
If in this matter an error you make!
God's Word pure and true I with confidence say
He has preserved, and we have it today.
Some think it outdated, hard to understand,
The Authorised Version I hold in my hand;
It meets every need, the heart's deep desire;
Persecuted it's been, even burned in the fire!
For hundreds of years it has well stood the test,
Throughout the nations, untold multitudes blessed.
Then there came men showing their unbelief,
Wescott and Hort among them were the chief;
Corrupt manuscripts used, thus versions arose
Which are not trustworthy as many suppose.
To delete or add words translators feel free,
Copyright are these versions, all different you see.
How Publishers love them, promoting the trade,
Very large profits by them are being made!
Many who use them don't understand that
The Devil this evil deception has planned!
So stay with the God blessed A.V. I advise,
Do prayerfully read it, and shun Satan's lies!
My new friend exclaimed, "That's what I seek,
I've just been converted, yes, only last week.
You’re telling the truth Sir, for clearly I see that
I cannot judge, for God's Word judges me!
‘Thus saith the Lord' my watchword I'll make,
And not for PERVERSIONS the A.V. forsake.
If I reverently study, He'll teach me I know,
By His Holy Spirit, in grace I shall grow"
The astonished assistant searched all the store,
She thought no one used the A.V. anymore!
At last she did find one, I'm happy to say,
The young man rejoicing, then went on his way.
Shirley Hirst
AI-generated illustrations.
"BY THE WORD OF THY LIPS I HAVE KEPT ME FROM
THE PATHS OF THE DESTROYER"
Psalm 17:4
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