Psalms 112 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 112
1Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments.
2His seed shall be mighty upon earth: The generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3Wealth and riches are in his house; And his righteousness endureth for ever.
4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: He isgracious, and merciful, and righteous.
5Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.
6For he shall never be moved; The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.
8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he seehis desireupon his adversaries.
9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.
10The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: The desire of the wicked shall perish.
Psalms 112
1Praise ye Jah! O the happiness of one fearing Jehovah, In His commands he hath delighted greatly.
2Mighty in the earth is his seed, The generation of the upright is blessed.
3Wealth and riches are in his house, And his righteousness is standing for ever.
4Light hath risen in darkness to the upright, Gracious, and merciful, and righteous.
5Good is the mangracious and lending, He sustaineth his matters in judgment.
6Forto the age he is not moved; For a memorial age-during is the righteous.
7Of an evil report he is not afraid, Prepared is His heart, confident in Jehovah.
8Sustained is his hearthe feareth not, Till that he look on his adversaries.
9He hath scatteredhath given to the needy, His righteousness is standing for ever, His horn is exalted with honour.
10The wicked seeth, and hath been angry, His teeth he gnasheth, and hath melted, The desire of the wicked doth perish!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 112
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 112:1
"Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments."
"Praise ye Jah! O the happiness of one fearing Jehovah, In His commands he hath delighted greatly."
