Psalms 110 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 110
1Jehovah saith unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
2Jehovah will send forth the rod of thy strength out of Zion: Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
3Thy people offer themselves willingly In the day of thy power, in holy array: Out of the womb of the morning Thou hast the dew of thy youth.
4Jehovah hath sworn, and will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.
5The Lord at thy right hand Will strike through kings in the day of his wrath.
6He will judge among the nations, He will fillthe placeswith dead bodies; He will strike through the head in many countries.
7He will drink of the brook in the way: Therefore will he lift up the head.
Psalms 110
1A Psalm of David. The affirmation of Jehovah to my Lord: `Sit at My right hand, Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.'
2The rod of thy strength doth Jehovah send from Zion, Rule in the midst of thine enemies.
3Thy people are free-will gifts in the day of Thy strength, in the honours of holiness, From the womb, from the morning, Thou hast the dew of thy youth.
4Jehovah hath sworn, and doth not repent, `Thou art a priest to the age, According to the order of Melchizedek.'
5The Lord on thy right hand smote kings In the day of His anger.
6He doth judge among the nations, He hath completed the carcases, Hath smitten the head over the mighty earth.
7From a brook in the way he drinketh, Therefore he doth lift up the head!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 110
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 110:1
"Jehovah saith unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool."
"A Psalm of David. The affirmation of Jehovah to my Lord: `Sit at My right hand, Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.'"
