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1 My son, if thou will receive my words, and lay up my commandments with thee,
2 so as to incline thine ear to wisdom, and apply thy heart to understanding,
3 yea, if thou cry after discernment, and lift up thy voice for understanding,
4 if thou seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures,
5 then thou shall understand the fear of LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
6 For LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth is knowledge and understanding.
7 He lays up sound wisdom for the upright, a shield to those who walk in integrity,
8 that he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his sanctified.
9 Then thou shall understand righteousness and justice and equity, yea, every good path.
10 For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, and knowledge shall be pleasant to thy soul,
11 discretion shall watch over thee, understanding shall keep thee,
12 to deliver thee from the way of evil, from the men who speak perverse things,
13 who forsake the paths of uprightness to walk in the ways of darkness,
14 who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the perverseness of evil,
15 who are crooked in their ways, and wayward in their paths,
16 to deliver thee from the interloping woman, even from the stranger who flatters with her words,
17 who forsakes the companion of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God
18 (for her house inclines to death, and her paths to the dead;
19 none who go to her return again, nor do they attain to the paths of life),
20 that thou may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
21 For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it.
22 But the wicked shall be cut off from the land, and the treacherous shall be rooted out of it.
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.