« | Job 16 | » |
1 Then Job answered, and said,
2 I have heard many such things. Miserable comforters are ye all.
3 Shall vain words have an end? Or what provokes thee that thou answer?
4 I also could speak as ye do, if your soul were in my soul's stead. I could join words together against you, and shake my head at you.
5 But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the solace of my lips would assuage your grief.
6 Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged, and though I forbear, what am I eased?
7 But now he has made me weary. Thou have made desolate all my company.
8 And thou have laid fast hold on me, which is a witness against me. And my leanness rises up against me; it testifies to my face.
9 He has torn me in his wrath, and persecuted me. He has gnashed upon me with his teeth. My adversary sharpens his eyes upon me.
10 They have gaped upon me with their mouth. They have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully. They gather themselves together against me.
11 God delivers me to the perverse, and casts me into the hands of the wicked.
12 I was at ease, and he broke me apart. Yea, he has taken me by the neck, and dashed me to pieces. He has also set me up for his mark.
13 His archers encompass me round about. He splits my reins apart, and does not spare. He pours out my gall upon the ground.
14 He breaks me with breach upon breach. He runs upon me like a giant.
15 I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin, and have laid my horn in the dust.
16 My face is red with weeping, and the shadow of death is on my eyelids,
17 although there is no violence in my hands, and my prayer is pure.
18 O earth, do not cover thou my blood, and let my cry have no resting place.
19 Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and he who vouches for me is on high.
20 My friends scoff at me. My eye pours out tears to God
21 that he would maintain the right of a man with God, and of a son of man with his neighbor!
22 For when a few years are come, I shall go the way where I shall not return.
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.