Psalms 101 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 101
1I will sing of lovingkindness and justice: Unto thee, O Jehovah, will I sing praises.
2I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way: Oh when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.
3I will set no base thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; It shall not cleave unto me.
4A perverse heart shall depart from me: I will know no evil thing.
5Whoso privily slandereth his neighbor, him will I destroy: Him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.
6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: He that walketh in a perfect way, he shall minister unto me.
7He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: He that speaketh falsehood shall not be established before mine eyes.
8Morning by morning will I destroy all the wicked of the land; To cut off all the workers of iniquity from the city of Jehovah.
Psalms 101
1A Psalm of David. Kindness and judgment I sing, To Thee, O Jehovah, I sing praise.
2I act wisely in a perfect way, When dost Thou come in unto me? I walk habitually in the integrity of my heart, In the midst of my house.
3I set not before mine eyes a worthless thing, The work of those turning aside I have hated, It adhereth not to me.
4A perverse heart turneth aside from me, Wickedness I know not.
5Whoso slandereth in secret his neighbour, Him I cut off, The high of eyes and proud of heart, him I endure not.
6Mine eyes are on the faithful of the land, To dwell with me, Whoso is walking in a perfect way, he serveth me.
7He dwelleth not in my house who is working deceit, Whoso is speaking lies Is not established before mine eyes.
8At morning I cut off all the wicked of the land, To cut off from the city of Jehovah All the workers of iniquity!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 101
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
An extremely literal, word-for-word translation that preserves original verb tenses and phrasing. Best for close study and comparing structures from the source languages. The English can feel rigid, but it’s very useful for detailed analysis.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 101:1
"I will sing of lovingkindness and justice: Unto thee, O Jehovah, will I sing praises."
"A Psalm of David. Kindness and judgment I sing, To Thee, O Jehovah, I sing praise."
