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Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” 
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16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
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What stayed the same? Most of the text. The changes are mostly about word choice, not core beliefs. Many readers simply prefer the edition they know best, and both are welcome here.
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