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1 LORD answer thee in the day of trouble. The name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high,
2 send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion,
3 remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt-sacrifice (Selah),
4 grant thee thy heart's desire, and fulfill all thy counsel.
5 We will triumph in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners. LORD fulfill all thy petitions.
6 Now I know that LORD saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we will make mention of the name of LORD our God.
8 They are bowed down and fallen, but we are risen, and stand upright.
9 Save, LORD! Let the King answer us when we call.
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.