Is Psalmen voor kinderen a complete Psalm translation?

Selection and text form are two separate differences

A book can contain fewer psalms and edit the text for children. Both apply here. Corien Oranje made the edits; Marijke ten Cate provided the illustrations. That makes it a different choice than opening a regular BGT with the Book of Psalms.

Why poetry besides Bible stories?

Many early children's Bibles emphasize events and people. In psalms people express gratitude and questions, among other things. The Psalmen voor kinderen provides a targeted entrance for this. Have a child indicate which words or images stand out. It doesn't have to feel exactly the same as the speaker in the text.

Use questions without bogging down the conversation

The publisher mentions ages from approximately eight years and offers discussion questions. Choose one that suits the moment. An answer may be short, and sometimes a child has no answer. The book is not a diagnostic tool and does not promise a solution to grief; it offers text and conversation within one reading moment.

Compare with the full text later

Look up the same psalm together in the full BGT. Discuss what you recognize and what sounds different. This makes the difference between translating and editing concrete. If you, as an adult, want all the Psalms with guidance, take a look Psalmen met 21 gebedsmomenten · NBV21.

Frequently asked questions

Are all 150 Psalms included?

No, the book contains forty selected Psalms.

Can you use it without the complete Bible?

Yes, for the shared reading moment. A full BGT is useful when you want to compare the editing with the translation.