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1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered, and said,
2 How long will thou speak these things? And how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a mighty wind?
3 Does God pervert justice? Or does the Almighty pervert righteousness?
4 If thy sons have sinned against him, and he has delivered them into the hand of their transgression,
5 if thou would seek diligently to God, and make thy supplication to the Almighty,
6 if thou were pure and upright, surely now he would awake for thee, and make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.
7 And though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end would greatly increase.
8 For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and apply thyself to that which their fathers have searched out
9 (for we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow).
10 Shall they not teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
11 Can the rush grow up without mire? Can a reed grow without water?
12 While it is yet in its greenness, and not cut down, it withers before any other herb.
13 So are the paths of all who forget God. And the hope of the profane man shall perish,
14 whose confidence shall break apart, and whose trust is a spider's web.
15 He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand. He shall hold fast thereby, but it shall not endure.
16 He is green before the sun, and his shoots go forth over his garden.
17 His roots are wrapped around the stone heap. He beholds the place of stones.
18 If he is destroyed from his place, then it shall deny him, saying, I have not seen thee.
19 Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth others shall spring.
20 Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, nor will he uphold the evil-doers.
21 He will yet fill thy mouth with laughter, and thy lips with shouting.
22 Those who hate thee shall be clothed with shame, and the tent of the wicked shall be no more.
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.