An ecumenical, inclusive language edition based on the Revised Standard Version, but having the benefit of the latest scholarship. This version is extremely accurate.

Isaiah 9:2-3
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep
darkness
on them a light has shined.
You have multiplied the nation,
you have increased its joy;
they rejoice before you
as with joy at the harvest,
as people exult when dividing plunder.


Psalm 23
The Good Shepherd
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;
he restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths
for his name's sake.


1 John 4:7-8
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love.

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A revision of the 1901 American Standard Version. It uses simple, enduring words and is designed for use in public and private worship, for reading and studying.

Isaiah 9:2-3
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who dwelt in a land of deep
darkness,
on them has light shined.
Thou hast multiplied the nation,
thou hast increased its joy;
they rejoice before thee
as with joy at the harvest,
as men rejoice when they divide the
spoil.


Psalm 23
The good Shepherd
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want;
he makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters;
he restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.

1 John 4:7-8
Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of god, and he who knows love is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God; for God is love.

The Revised Standard Version is available in editions published by
Cambridge University Press
Harper Collins
Oxford University Press