Psalms 85 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible
Psalms 85
1Jehovah, thou hast been favorable unto thy land; Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
2Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people; Thou hast covered all their sin. [Selah
3Thou hast taken away all thy wrath; Thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.
4Turn us, O God of our salvation, And cause thine indignation toward us to cease.
5Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? Wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
6Wilt thou not quicken us again, That thy people may rejoice in thee?
7Show us thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, And grant us thy salvation.
8I will hear what God Jehovah will speak; For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: But let them not turn again to folly.
9Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him, That glory may dwell in our land.
10Mercy and truth are met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11Truth springeth out of the earth; And righteousness hath looked down from heaven.
12Yea, Jehovah will give that which is good; And our land shall yield its increase.
13Righteousness shall go before him, And shall make his footsteps a way to walk in.
Psalms 85
1You showed favor to Your land, O LORD; You restored Jacob from captivity.
2You forgave the iniquity of Your people; You covered all their sin. Selah
3You withheld all Your fury; You turned from Your burning anger.
4Restore us, O God of our salvation, and put away Your displeasure toward us.
5Will You be angry with us forever? Will You draw out Your anger to all generations?
6Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?
7Show us Your loving devotion, O LORD, and grant us Your salvation.
8I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.
9Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.
10Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.
11Faithfulness sprouts from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven.
12The LORD will indeed provide what is good, and our land will yield its increase.
13Righteousness will go before Him to prepare the way for His steps.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible in Psalms 85
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 85:1
"Jehovah, thou hast been favorable unto thy land; Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob."
"You showed favor to Your land, O LORD; You restored Jacob from captivity."
