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1 Then Job answered, and said,
2 Hear diligently my speech, And let this be your consolations.
3 Allow me, and I also will speak, and after I have spoken, mock on.
4 As for me, is my complaint to man? And why should I not be impatient?
5 Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.
6 Even when I remember, I am troubled, and horror takes hold on my flesh.
7 Why do the wicked live, become old, yea, grow mighty in power?
8 Their seed is established with them in their sight, and their offspring before their eyes.
9 Their houses are safe from fear, nor is the rod of God upon them.
10 Their bull breeds, and does not fail. Their cow brings forth safely, and does not miscarry.
11 They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
12 They sing to the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the pipe.
13 They spend their days in prosperity, and in a moment they go down to Sheol.
14 And they say to God, Depart from us, for we do not desire the knowledge of thy ways.
15 What is the Almighty that we should serve him? And what profit should we have, if we pray to him?
16 Lo, is their prosperity not in their hand. (The counsel of the wicked is far from me.)
17 How often is it that the lamp of the profane is put out, that their calamity comes upon them, that God distributes sorrows in his anger,
18 that they are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carries away?
19 Ye say, God lays up his iniquity for his sons. Let him recompense it to himself that he may know it.
20 Let his own eyes see his destruction, and let him drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
21 For what does he care for his house after him when the number of his months is cut off?
22 Shall any teach God knowledge, seeing he judges those who are high?
23 One man dies in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
24 His pails are full of milk, and the marrow of his bones is moistened.
25 And another man dies in bitterness of soul, and never tastes of good.
26 They lie down alike in the dust, and the worm covers them.
27 Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices with which ye would wrong me.
28 For ye say, Where is the house of the prince? And where is the tent in which the wicked dwelt?
29 Have ye not asked wayfaring men? And do ye not know their evidences,
30 that the evil man is reserved to the day of calamity? That they are led forth to the day of wrath?
31 Who shall declare his way to his face? And who shall repay him what he has done?
32 Yet he shall be borne to the grave, and men shall keep watch over the tomb.
33 The clods of the valley shall be sweet to him. And all men shall draw after him, as there were innumerable before him.
34 How then ye comfort me in vain, seeing in your answers there remains falsehood?
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.