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1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from LORD.
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes, but LORD weighs the spirits.
3 Commit thy works to LORD, and thy purposes shall be established.
4 LORD has made everything for its own end, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to LORD. Hand in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of LORD men depart from evil.
7 When a man's ways please LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little, with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
9 A man's heart devises his way, but LORD directs his steps.
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king. His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.
11 A just balance and scales are LORD's. All the weights of the bag are his work.
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks right.
14 The wrath of a king is messengers of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
18 Pride is before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He who gives heed to the word shall find good, and whoever trusts in LORD, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
22 Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb: Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25 There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
26 The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him.
27 A worthless man devises mischief, and in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
28 A perverse man scatters abroad strife, and a whisperer separates chief friends.
29 A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
30 He who shuts his eyes devises perverse things. He who moves his lips brings evil to pass.
31 The hoary head is a crown of glory. It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
33 The lot is cast into the lap, but the whole disposing thereof is of LORD.
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.