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1 The Mighty One, God, LORD, has spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun to the going down thereof.
2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shone forth.
3 Our God comes, and does not keep silence. A fire devours before him, and it is very tempestuous round about him.
4 He calls to the heavens above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.
5 Gather my sanctified together to me, those who have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.
6 And the heavens shall declare his righteousness, for God is judge himself. Selah.
7 Hear, O my people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify to thee, I am God, even thy God.
8 I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices, and thy burnt-offerings being continually before me.
9 I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he-goats out of thy folds.
10 For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.
11 I know all the birds of the mountains, and the wild beasts of the field are mine.
12 If I were hungry, I would not tell thee, for the world is mine, and the fullness thereof.
13 Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?
14 Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay thy vows to the Most High.
15 And call upon me in the day of trouble. I will deliver thee, and thou shall glorify me.
16 But to the wicked man God says, What have thou to do to declare my statutes, and that thou have taken my covenant in thy mouth,
17 since thou hate instruction, and cast my words behind thee?
18 When thou saw a thief, thou consented with him, and have been partaker with adulterers.
19 Thou give thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frames deceit.
20 Thou sit and speak against thy brother; thou slander thine own mother's son.
21 These things thou have done, and I kept silence. Thou thought that I was altogether such a one as thyself. But I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.
22 Now consider this, ye who forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver:
23 Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me. And to him who orders his way aright I will show the salvation of God.
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.