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1 Hear this, all ye peoples. Give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world,
2 both low and high, rich and poor together.
3 My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
4 I will incline my ear to a parable. I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
5 Why should I fear in the days of evil, when iniquity at my heels encompasses me about?
6 Those who trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches,
7 none can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him
8 (for the redemption of their life is costly, and it fails forever),
9 that he should still live always, that he should not see corruption.
10 For he shall see it. Wise men die. The fool and the brutish alike perish, and leave their wealth to others.
11 Their inward thought is that their houses are forever, their dwelling-places to all generations. They call their lands after their own names.
12 Even a man in splendor does not abide. He is like the beasts that perish.
13 This their way is their folly. Yet after them men approve their sayings. Selah.
14 They are appointed as a flock for Sheol. Death shall be their shepherd, and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning. And their beauty shall be for Sheol to consume, that there be no habitation for it.
15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, for he will receive me. Selah.
16 Be not thou afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.
17 For when he dies he shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him.
18 Though while he lived he blessed his soul (and men praise thee, when thou do well for thyself),
19 he shall go to the generation of his fathers. They shall never see the light.
20 A man who is in splendor, and understands not, is like the beasts that perish.
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.