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1 O give thanks to LORD, For he is good, for his loving kindness is forever.
2 Let the redeemed of LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from the hand of the adversary,
3 and gathered out of the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.
4 They wandered in the wilderness in a desert way. They found no city of habitation.
5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
6 Then they cried to LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
7 He also led them by a straight way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
8 O that men would praise LORD for his loving kindness, and for his wonderful works to the sons of men!
9 For he satisfies the longing soul, and he fills the hungry soul with good,
10 even those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron,
11 because they rebelled against the words of God, and scorned the counsel of the Most High.
12 Therefore he brought down their heart with labor. They fell down, and there was none to help.
13 Then they cried to LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.
14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke their bonds apart.
15 O that men would praise LORD for his loving kindness, and for his wonderful works to the sons of men!
16 For he has broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron apart.
17 Fools are afflicted because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities.
18 Their soul abhors all manner of food, and they draw near to the gates of death.
19 Then they cry to LORD in their trouble, and he saves them out of their distresses.
20 He sends his word, and heals them, and delivers them from their destructions.
21 O that men would praise LORD for his loving kindness, and for his wonderful works to the sons of men!
22 And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with singing.
23 Those who go down to the sea in ships, who do business in great waters,
24 these men see the works of LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
25 For he commands, and raises the stormy wind, which lifts up the waves of it.
26 They mount up to the heavens, they go down again to the depths. Their soul melts away because of trouble.
27 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' end.
28 Then they cry to LORD in their trouble, and he brings them out of their distresses.
29 He makes the storm a calm, so that the waves of it are still.
30 Then they are glad because they are quiet, so he brings them to their desired haven.
31 O that men would praise LORD for his loving kindness, and for his wonderful works to the sons of men!
32 Let them also exalt him in the assembly of the people, and praise him in the seat of the elders.
33 He turns rivers into a wilderness, and water springs into a thirsty ground,
34 a fruitful land into a salt desert, for the wickedness of those who dwell therein.
35 He turns a wilderness into a pool of water, and a dry land into water springs.
36 And there he makes the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city of habitation,
37 and sow fields, and plant vineyards, and get fruits of increase.
38 He also blesses them, so that they are multiplied greatly, and he does not allow their cattle to decrease.
39 Again, they are diminished and bowed down through oppression, trouble, and sorrow.
40 He pours contempt upon rulers, and causes them to wander in the waste, where there is no way.
41 Yet he sets a needy man on high from affliction, and makes him families like a flock.
42 The upright shall see it, and be glad. And all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
43 He who is wise will give heed to these things, and they will consider the loving kindnesses 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.