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1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever errs thereby is not wise.
2 The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger sins against his own life.
3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarrelling.
4 The sluggard will not plow because of the winter. Therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.
5 Purpose in the heart of man is deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.
6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness, but a faithful man who can find?
7 A righteous man who walks in his integrity, blessed are his sons after him.
8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.
9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean. I am pure from my sin?
10 Diverse weights, and diverse measures, both of them alike are an abomination to LORD.
11 Even a child makes himself known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, LORD has made even both of them.
13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty. Open thine eyes, and thou shall be satisfied with bread.
14 It is bad, it is bad, says the buyer, but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.
15 There is gold, and abundance of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
16 Take his garment who is surety for a stranger, and hold him in pledge for foreigners.
17 Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18 Every purpose is established by counsel, and by wise guidance make thou war.
19 He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets. Therefore do not associate with him who opens wide his lips.
20 He who curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.
21 An inheritance gotten hastily at the beginning shall not be blessed in the end.
22 Say thou not, I will recompense evil. Wait for LORD, and he will save thee.
23 Diverse weights are an abomination to LORD, and a false balance is not good.
24 A man's goings are of LORD, how then can man understand his way?
25 It is a snare to a man to say rashly, It is holy. And to make inquiry after vows.
26 A wise king winnows the wicked, and brings the wheel over them.
27 The spirit of man is the lamp of LORD, searching all his innermost parts.
28 Kindness and truth preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by kindness.
29 The glory of young men is their strength, and the beauty of old men is the hoary head.
30 Stripes that wound cleanse away evil, and strokes, the innermost parts.
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.