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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: Personal Note........................................................ Hi Hank, There are many verses that give me a great deal of comfort and assurance of God's providence. My favorite is Romans 8:28 "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." A second is Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." A third is 1 Corinthians 10:13 "...God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it." A fourth is Philippians 1:6 "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." A final one is Genesis 50:20 "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive." |