How Do I Write A Bible Verse

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cinjam Posted 24 Jun 2007 , 4:20pm
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I am doing a birthday bible cake. The customer wants a bible verse, here is a cut & paste from her email:

Psalm 121 V 1
I lift up my eyes to the hills
where does my help come from?

Normally, when putting this on a cake, would the "Psalm 121 V 1" come after the verse?

And, what is the right way to write that? Is it:

"Psalm 121:1" ???

Forgive me for being so naive, but this is new territory for me.

Cindy

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Franluvsfrosting Posted 24 Jun 2007 , 4:29pm
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If I were writing the verse (and this is a regular part of my life so I'm not guessing icon_wink.gif ) I would write it with the actual verse quoted first followed by the reference.

"I lift up my eyes to the hills-
Where does my help come from."
Psalm 121:1

HTH

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beemarie Posted 24 Jun 2007 , 4:33pm
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I agree with Franluvsfrosting. That is the correct way to quote a scripture.

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cinjam Posted 24 Jun 2007 , 4:33pm
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Thank you both so much for the quick answer!

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Doug Posted 24 Jun 2007 , 8:36pm
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It's just like MLA format ---

1st the quote
then the source

except no parenthesis, instead a dash at most (like you see in front of poet's names at ends of poems.)

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LittleLinda Posted 24 Jun 2007 , 11:54pm
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I had to do a bible verse once. I had to fit the source where it fit best based on the picture on the cake. I never even thought it might be placed "wrong"! I didn't get any negative feedback. It's in my photos ... grapes, bread, wheat and a chalace.

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