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1 I will bless LORD at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
2 My soul shall make her boast in LORD. The humble shall hear of it, and be glad.
3 O magnify LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.
4 I sought LORD, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
5 They looked to him, and were radiant, and their faces shall never be confounded.
6 This poor man cried, and LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
7 The agent of LORD encamps round about those who fear him, and delivers them.
8 O taste and see that LORD is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
9 O fear LORD, ye his sanctified, for there is no want to those who fear him.
10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger, but those who seek LORD shall not want any good thing.
11 Come, ye children, hearken to me. I will teach you the fear of LORD.
12 What man is he who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good?
13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking deceit.
14 Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.
15 The eyes of LORD are toward the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer .
16 (The face of LORD is against those who do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.)
17 They cried, and LORD heard, and delivered them out of all their troubles.
18 LORD is near to those who are of a broken heart, and saves such as are of a contrite spirit.
19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but LORD delivers him out of them all.
20 He keeps all his bones. Not one of them is broken.
21 Evil shall kill the wicked, and those who hate the righteous shall be condemned.
22 LORD redeems the soul of his servants, and none of those who take refuge in him shall be condemned.
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.