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1 Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise,
2 for they have opened against me the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of deceit. They have spoken to me with a lying tongue.
3 They have also encompassed me about with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause.
4 For my love they are my adversaries, but I make prayer.
5 And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.
6 Set thou a wicked man over him, and let an adversary stand at his right hand.
7 When he is judged, let him come forth guilty, and let his prayer be turned into sin.
8 Let his days be few, and let another take his office.
9 Let his sons be fatherless, and his wife a widow.
10 Let his sons be vagabonds, and beg, and let them seek out of their desolate places.
11 Let a creditor exact all that he has, and let strangers make spoil of his labor.
12 Let there be none to extend kindness to him, nor let there be any to have pity on his fatherless sons.
13 Let his posterity be cut off. In the generation following let their name be blotted out.
14 Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with LORD, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.
15 Let them be before LORD continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth,
16 because he did not remember to show kindness, but persecuted the poor and needy man, and the broken in heart, to kill.
17 Yea, he loved cursing, and it came to him. And he did not delight in blessing, and it was far from him.
18 He also clothed himself with cursing as with his garment, and it came into his inward parts like water, and like oil into his bones.
19 Let it be to him as the raiment with which he covers himself, and for the belt with which he is girded continually.
20 This is the reward of my adversaries from LORD, and of those who speak evil against my soul.
21 But deal thou with me, O lord LORD, for thy name's sake. Because thy loving kindness is good, deliver thou me,
22 for I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.
23 I am gone like the shadow when it declines. I am tossed up and down as the locust.
24 My knees are weak through fasting, and my flesh fails of fatness.
25 I also have become a reproach to them. When they see me, they shake their head.
26 Help me, O LORD my God. O save me according to thy loving kindness,
27 that they may know that this is thy hand, that thou, LORD, have done it.
28 Let them curse, but bless thou. When they arise, they shall be put to shame, but thy servant shall rejoice.
29 Let my adversaries be clothed with dishonor, and let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.
30 I will give great thanks to LORD with my mouth. Yea, I will praise him among the multitude.
31 For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those who judge his soul.
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.