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1 And Job again took up his parable, and said,
2 As God lives, who has taken away my right, and the Almighty, who has vexed my soul.
3 (For my life is yet whole in me. And the spirit of God is in my nostrils.)
4 Surely my lips shall not speak unrighteousness, nor shall my tongue utter deceit.
5 Far be it from me that I should justify you. Till I die I will not put away my integrity from me.
6 I hold fast my righteousness, and will not let it go. My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.
7 Let my enemy be as the wicked, and let him who rises up against me be as the unrighteous.
8 For what is the hope of the profane, though he gets him gain, when God takes away his soul?
9 Will God hear his cry when trouble comes upon him?
10 Will he delight himself in the Almighty, and call upon God at all times?
11 I will teach you concerning the hand of God. That which is with the Almighty I will not conceal.
12 Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it. Why then have ye become altogether vain?
13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, which they receive from the Almighty.
14 If his sons be multiplied, it is for the sword. And his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.
15 Those who remain of him shall be buried in death, and his widows shall make no lamentation.
16 Though he heaps up silver as the dust, and prepares raiment as the clay,
17 he may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.
18 He builds his house as the moth, and as a booth which the keeper makes.
19 He lays down rich, but he shall not be gathered to his fathers. He opens his eyes, and he is not.
20 Terrors overtake him like waters. A tempest steals him away in the night.
21 The east wind carries him away, and he departs, and it sweeps him out of his place.
22 For God shall hurl at him, and not spare. He would gladly flee out of his hand.
23 Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place.
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.