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1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.
2 The rich and the poor meet together. LORD is the maker of them all.
3 A prudent man sees the evil, and hides himself, but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
4 The reward of humility and the fear of LORD is riches and honor and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of a perverse man. He who keeps his soul shall be far from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He who sows iniquity shall reap calamity, and the rod of his wrath shall fail.
9 He who has a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor.
10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out, yea, strife and reproach will cease.
11 He who loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips, the king will be his friend.
12 The eyes of LORD preserve knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the treacherous man.
13 The sluggard says, There is a lion outside. I shall be slain in the streets.
14 The mouth of interloping women is a deep pit. He who is abhorred of LORD shall fall in it.
15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
16 He who oppresses a poor man to his increase, and he who gives to a rich man, comes only to want.
17 Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge.
18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, if they be established together upon thy lips.
19 That thy trust may be in LORD, I have made them known to thee this day, even to thee.
20 Have I not written to thee excellent things of counsels and knowledge,
21 to make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, that thou may carry back words of truth to those who send thee?
22 Do not rob a poor man, because he is poor, nor oppress an afflicted man in the gate.
23 For LORD will plead their cause, and despoil of life those who despoil them.
24 Make no friendship with a man who is given to anger, and thou shall not go with a wrathful man,
25 lest thou learn this ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
26 Be thou not one of those who strike hands, or of those who are sureties for debts.
27 If thou have not wherewith to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?
28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.
29 See thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before obscure men.
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.