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Scriptura is a team of scholars who make world-class biblical exegesis accessible to all, helping people see God for themselves through His Word.

Accurate, clear, faithful, and natural Scripture translations are crucial for an eternal impact. They enable people to understand God’s Word, grow, mature, and multiply. As we strive to fulfill Christ’s Great Commission, the urgency to complete these translations is growing. However, it's important to note that poor or incomplete Bible translations can hinder the long-term growth and impact of churches.

This is especially true of the book Jesus and New Testament authors quoted most often, the Psalms (79 times). Why is this most desired Old Testament book so difficult to translate? With its intricate structure and nuanced language, Hebrew poetry poses a significant challenge. It typically takes over three years to complete and check a quality Psalms translation.

We understand your desire to get Bible translation right. That’s why our biblical scholars provide Psalms resources designed specifically for local translators who have little formal training in Hebrew. Using Psalms: Layer by Layer simultaneously reduces the time required and increases the quality of Psalms translations.

Translators' response to using Psalms Layer by Layer has been very positive. They appreciate the visual outlines that clearly depict the key structural, rhetorical, and emotional features of the Psalms. In fact, one translation team completed the first draft of Psalms 1 without a single error, a testament to the effectiveness and reliability of our videos.

If you want to invest your giving for lasting impact and know that Psalms are integral to a language community's emotional and spiritual health, please consider partnering with us in this crucial project. Over 1,000 language groups will be translating Psalms over the next decade. With your help, we can complete the exegetical resources for the entire book of Psalms by the end of 2026, giving translators and consultants the confidence to achieve their goals in about half the time.