Psalms 81 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible
Psalms 81
1Sing aloud unto God our strength: Make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.
2Raise a song, and bring hither the timbrel, The pleasant harp with the psaltery.
3Blow the trumpet at the new moon, At the full moon, on our feast-day.
4For it is a statute for Israel, An ordinance of the God of Jacob.
5He appointed it in Joseph for a testimony, When he went out over the land of Egypt, WhereI heard a language that I knew not.
6I removed his shoulder from the burden: His hands were freed from the basket.
7Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder; I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. [Selah
8Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wouldest hearken unto me!
9There shall no strange god be in thee; Neither shalt thou worship any foreign god.
10I am Jehovah thy God, Who brought thee up out of the land of Egypt: Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.
11But my people hearkened not to my voice; And Israel would none of me.
12So I let them go after the stubbornness of their heart, That they might walk in their own counsels.
13Oh that my people would hearken unto me, That Israel would walk in my ways!
14I would soon subdue their enemies, And turn my hand against their adversaries.
15The haters of Jehovah should submit themselves unto him: But their time should endure for ever.
16He would feed them also with the finest of the wheat; And with honey out of the rock would I satisfy thee.
Psalms 81
1Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob.
2Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.
3Sound the ram’s horn at the New Moon, and at the full moon on the day of our Feast.
4For this is a statute for Israel, an ordinance of the God of Jacob.
5He ordained it as a testimony for Joseph when he went out over the land of Egypt, where I heard an unfamiliar language:
6“I relieved his shoulder of the burden; his hands were freed from the basket.
7You called out in distress, and I rescued you; I answered you from the cloud of thunder; I tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah
8Hear, O My people, and I will warn you: O Israel, if only you would listen to Me!
9There must be no strange god among you, nor shall you bow to a foreign god.
10I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth, and I will fill it.
11But My people would not listen to Me, and Israel would not obey Me.
12So I gave them up to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices.
13If only My people would listen to Me, if Israel would follow My ways,
14how soon I would subdue their enemies and turn My hand against their foes!
15Those who hate the LORD would feign obedience, and their doom would last forever.
16But I would feed you the finest wheat; with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.”
Understanding American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible in Psalms 81
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
A modern translation balancing readability with faithfulness to the original texts. Written in clear, contemporary English for both reading and study. A strong all-around choice for daily use.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 81:16
"He would feed them also with the finest of the wheat; And with honey out of the rock would I satisfy thee."
"But I would feed you the finest wheat; with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.”"
