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1 Bow down thine ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
2 Preserve my soul, for I am devout. O thou my God, save thy servant who trusts in thee.
3 Be merciful to me, O LORD, for to thee do I cry all the day long.
4 Rejoice the soul of thy servant, for to thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.
5 For thou, LORD, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in loving kindness to all those who call upon thee.
6 Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer, and hearken to the voice of my supplications.
7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee, for thou will answer me.
8 There is none like thee among the gods, O LORD, nor like thy works.
9 All nations whom thou have made shall come and worship before thee, O LORD, and they shall glorify thy name.
10 For thou are great, and do wondrous things. Thou alone are God.
11 Teach me thy way, O LORD, I will walk in thy truth. Unite my heart to fear thy name.
12 I will praise thee, O LORD my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
13 For great is thy loving kindness toward me, and thou have delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol.
14 O God, the proud have risen up against me, and a company of violent men have sought after my soul, and have not set thee before them.
15 But thou, O LORD, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.
16 O turn to me, and have mercy upon me. Give thy strength to thy servant, and save the son of thy handmaid.
17 Show me a sign for good, that those who hate me may see it, and be put to shame, because thou, LORD, have helped me, and comforted me.
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.