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NASB | Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Psalm 23:3 He refreshes and restores my soul (life); He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. |
Bible Question: The NASB translators' marginal note on the phrase in Psalm 23:3 "He guides me in the PATHS of righteousness" is "lit. TRACKS." I like the imagery that these words evoke in my mind. God guides me in the tracks of righteousness..... I've always liked trains. When I was a small boy I used to take short (18-mile) train trips with my parents from our home in a rural area of north Georgia to the "big city" of Chattanooga, Tennessee. In recent years I've traveled by Amtrak on several occasions from my home in Arkansas to both the east and west coasts of our country. The trips have been pleasant and safe, because the trains I've ridden have stayed steadily on track. But not all of them do! When trains jump track, they make headlines and not good-news headlines either. In many cases injury and death ensue in the wake of a train wreck. But isn't it a comforting thought that God guides His children in the tracks of righteousness. He keeps them safe and on track in a spiritual sense. What are some other Bible passages that give YOU comfort and assurance in the providence of God in keeping your life "on track"? --Hank |
Bible Answer: Hi Hank: Your comparison of a train on track and God keeping us on track is interesting. I see one addition though. A train can jump the tracks God's tracks are sound and do not fail. All will be well if we stay on the train, and don't jump off. Jumping off would be turning our back on our faith, which we are encouraged to not do. Will respond to some other things you sent Sincerely Henry and Emmy. |