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1 I will give thanks to LORD with my whole heart. I will show forth all thy marvelous works.
2 I will be glad and exult in thee. I will sing praise to thy name, O thou Most High.
3 When my enemies turn back, they stumble and perish at thy presence.
4 For thou have maintained my right and my cause. Thou sit in the throne judging righteously.
5 Thou have rebuked the nations. Thou have destroyed the wicked. Thou have blotted out their name forever and ever.
6 The enemy have come to an end. They are desolate forever, and the cities which thou have overthrown. The very memory of them is perished,
7 but LORD will endure forever. He has prepared his throne for judgment,
8 and he will judge the world in righteousness. He will minister justice to the peoples in uprightness.
9 LORD will also be a high tower for the oppressed, a high tower in times of trouble.
10 And those who know thy name will put their trust in thee, for thou, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek thee.
11 Sing praises to LORD, who dwells in Zion. Declare among the people his doings.
12 For he who makes inquiry for blood remembers them. He does not forget the cry of the poor.
13 Have mercy upon me, O LORD. Behold my affliction from those who hate me, thou who lifts me up from the gates of death
14 that I may show forth all thy praise. In the gates of the daughter of Zion I will rejoice in thy salvation.
15 The nations are sunk down in the pit that they made. In the net which they hid, their own foot is taken.
16 LORD has made himself known. He has executed justice. The wicked man is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
17 Wicked men shall be turned back to Sheol, even all the nations that forget God.
18 For a needy man shall not always be forgotten, nor the expectation of the poor perish forever.
19 Arise, O LORD, let not man prevail. Let the nations be judged in thy sight.
20 Put them in fear, O LORD. Let the nations know themselves to be but men. Selah.
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.