Verse of the Week 8/25: Psalm 23:4

Book of Common Prayer: Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

CEB: Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger because you are with me. Your rod and your staff—they protect me.

The Book of Common Prayer translation was updated for the 1979 prayer book. The Common English Bible is a more accessible translation. Both are approved for use during worship in the Episcopal Church.

Verse of the Week 8/18: 1 Peter 5:7

NRSV: Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.

CEB: Throw all your anxiety onto him, because he cares about you.

The NRSV is the New Revised Standard Version, which is the academic standard for biblical translation. The Common English Bible is a more accessible translation. Both are approved for use during worship in the Episcopal Church.

Verse of the Week 8/11: Proverbs 2:6

NRSV: For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

CEB: The Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

The NRSV is the New Revised Standard Version, which is the academic standard for biblical translation. The Common English Bible is a more accessible translation. Both are approved for use during worship in the Episcopal Church.