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1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered, and said,
2 Should a wise man make answer with vain knowledge, and fill himself with the east wind?
3 Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or with speeches with which he can do no good?
4 Yea, thou do away with fear, and hinder devotion before God.
5 For thine iniquity teaches thy mouth. And thou choose the tongue of the crafty.
6 Thine own mouth condemns thee, and not I. Yes, thine own lips testify against thee.
7 Are thou the first man who was born? Or were thou brought forth before the hills?
8 Have thou heard the secret counsel of God? And do thou limit wisdom to thyself?
9 What do thou know, that we do not know? What do thou understand, which is not in us?
10 With us are both the gray-headed and the very aged men, much older than thy father.
11 Are the consolations of God too small for thee, even the word that is gentle toward thee?
12 Why does thy heart carry thee away? And why do thine eyes flash,
13 that against God thou turn thy spirit, and let words go out of thy mouth?
14 What is man, that he should be clean? And he who is born of a woman, that he should be righteous?
15 Behold, he puts no trust in his holy ones. Yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight:
16 How much less one who is abominable and corrupt, a man who drinks iniquity like water!
17 I will show thee. Hear thou me, and that which I have seen I will declare,
18 which wise men have told from their fathers, and have not hid it,
19 to whom alone the land was given, and no stranger passed among them:
20 The wicked man travails with pain all his days, even the number of years that are laid up for the oppressor.
21 A sound of terrors is in his ears. In prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
22 He does not believe that he shall return out of darkness. And he is awaited by the sword.
23 He wanders abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? He knows that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.
24 Distress and anguish make him afraid. They prevail against him as a king ready to the battle.
25 Because he has stretched out his hand against God, and behaves himself proudly against the Almighty.
26 He runs upon him with a stiff neck, with the thick studs of his bucklers,
27 because he has covered his face with his fatness, and gathered fat upon his loins.
28 And he has dwelt in desolate cities, in houses which no man inhabited, which were ready to become heaps.
29 He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall their possessions be extended on the earth.
30 He shall not depart out of darkness. The flame shall dry up his branches, and by the breath of God's mouth he shall go away.
31 Let him not trust in vanity, deceiving himself. For vanity shall be his recompense.
32 It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be green.
33 He shall shake off his unripe grape as the vine, and shall cast off his flower as the olive tree.
34 For the company of the hypocrites shall be barren, and fire shall consume the tents of bribery.
35 They conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity, and their heart prepares deceit.
A Conservative Version (ACV)
A Conservative Version (ACV) of the Bible is a translation that aims to provide a conservative and literal interpretation of the biblical texts. Developed with a focus on maintaining fidelity to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek manuscripts, the ACV emphasizes a word-for-word translation methodology. The goal is to preserve the subtleties and nuances of the original languages as accurately as possible. This approach results in a version of the Bible that seeks to remain true to the text's original meaning and context, appealing to readers who prioritize precision and doctrinal integrity.
The text of the Old Testament for A Conservative Version (ACV) came from the American Standard Version published in 1901. The main changes done for the ACV were the replacement of archaic words with more modern ones, except for the old English pronouns, which were kept because they are more communicative. The New Testament was translated from, The New Testament in the Original Greek According to the Byzantine-Majority Text form. That edition was compiled by Maurice A. Robinson and William G. Pierpont, and is of the Textus Receptus tradition from which came the King James Version.
The ACV was created in response to what its translators saw as a trend toward more liberal or dynamic-equivalence translations that prioritize readability over literal accuracy. The translators aimed to produce a text that adheres closely to the original languages, even if this makes the translation more challenging for contemporary readers. This reflects their belief in the importance of preserving the exact words and phrases used in the original scriptures. The ACV also employs traditional theological terminology and phrasing, avoiding modern slang and colloquial expressions in favor of language that conveys the gravity and solemnity of the biblical message.
While the ACV has found appreciation among conservative circles, it has faced criticism for its perceived rigidity and difficulty. Critics argue that its strict adherence to a word-for-word translation can make the text less readable and accessible, potentially alienating readers unfamiliar with the original languages or who prefer a more fluid translation. Despite these criticisms, the ACV remains a valued translation for those who prioritize a conservative and literal approach to Bible interpretation, supporting their doctrinal views with a text they believe closely reflects the original scriptures.