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1 Blessed be LORD, my rock, who teaches my hands to war, and my fingers to fight,
2 my loving kindness, and my fortress, my high tower, and my deliverer, my shield, and he in whom I take refuge, who subdues my people under me.
3 LORD, what is man, that thou take knowledge of him? Or the son of man, that thou make account of him?
4 Man is like vanity. His days are as a shadow that passes away.
5 Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down. Touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.
6 Cast forth lightning, and scatter them. Send out thine arrows, and discomfit them.
7 Stretch forth thy hand from above. Rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, out of the hand of aliens,
8 whose mouth speaks deceit, and whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.
9 I will sing a new song to thee, O God. Upon a psaltery of ten strings I will sing praises to thee.
10 Thou are he who gives salvation to kings, who rescues David his servant from the hurtful sword.
11 Rescue me, and deliver me out of the hand of aliens, whose mouth speaks deceit, and whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.
12 When our sons shall be as plants grown up in their youth, and our daughters as corner-stones hewn according to the fashion of a palace,
13 our garners are full, affording all manner of store, our sheep bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our fields,
14 our oxen are well laden, no breaking in, and no going forth, and no outcry in our streets,
15 blessed are the people who are in such a case. Blessed are the people whose God is 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.