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1 It is a good thing to give thanks to LORD, and to sing praises to thy name, O Most High,
2 to show forth thy loving kindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,
3 with an instrument of ten strings, and with the psaltery, with a solemn sound upon the harp.
4 For thou, LORD, have made me glad through thy work. I will triumph in the works of thy hands.
5 How great are thy works, O LORD! Thy thoughts are very deep.
6 A brutish man knows not, nor does a fool understand this.
7 When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity flourish, it is that they shall be destroyed forever,
8 but thou, O LORD, are on high for evermore.
9 For, lo, thine enemies, O LORD, for, lo, thine enemies shall perish. All the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.
10 But thou have exalted my horn like the wild ox's. I am anointed with fresh oil,
11 and my eye has seen my enemies. My ears have heard of the evil-doers who rise up against me.
12 A righteous man shall flourish like the palm tree. He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
13 Men who are planted in the house of LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.
14 They shall still bring forth fruit in old age. They shall be full of sap and green
15 to show that LORD is upright. He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
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.