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1 My heart overflows with a good matter. I speak the things which I have made concerning the king. My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
2 Thou are fairer than the sons of men. Grace is poured into thy lips. Therefore God has blessed thee forever.
3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, thy glory and thy majesty.
4 And in thy majesty ride on prosperously because of truth and gentleness and righteousness. And thy right hand shall teach thee awesome things.
5 Thine arrows are sharp. The peoples fall under thee. They are in the heart of the king's enemies.
6 Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever. A scepter of straightness is the scepter of thy kingdom.
7 Thou have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy companions.
8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia. Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad.
9 Kings' daughters are among thy honorable women. At thy right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.
10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear. Forget also thine own people, and thy father's house.
11 So will the king desire thy beauty, for he is thy lord, and reverence thou him.
12 And the daughter of Tyre shall adore him with a gift. The rich among the people shall entreat thy favor.
13 Inside, the king's daughter is all glorious. Her clothing is embroidered with gold.
14 She shall be led to the king in broidered work. The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to thee.
15 With gladness and rejoicing they shall be led. They shall enter into the king's palace.
16 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy sons, whom thou shall make rulers in all the earth.
17 I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the peoples shall give thee thanks forever and ever.
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.