Psalms 115 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 115
1Not unto us, O Jehovah, not unto us, But unto thy name give glory, For thy lovingkindness, and for thy truth’s sake.
2Wherefore should the nations say, Where is now their God?
3But our God is in the heavens: He hath done whatsoever he pleased.
4Their idols are silver and gold, The work of men’s hands.
5They have mouths, but they speak not; Eyes have they, but they see not;
6They have ears, but they hear not; Noses have they, but they smell not;
7They have hands, but they handle not; Feet have they, but they walk not; Neither speak they through their throat.
8They that make them shall be like unto them; Yea, every one that trusteth in them.
9O Israel, trust thou in Jehovah: He is their help and their shield.
10O house of Aaron, trust ye in Jehovah: He is their help and their shield.
11Ye that fear Jehovah, trust in Jehovah: He is their help and their shield.
12Jehovah hath been mindful of us; he will bless us: He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron.
13He will bless them that fear Jehovah, Both small and great.
14Jehovah increase you more and more, You and your children.
15Blessed are ye of Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.
16The heavens are the heavens of Jehovah; But the earth hath he given to the children of men.
17The dead praise not Jehovah, Neither any that go down into silence;
18But we will bless Jehovah From this time forth and for evermore. Praise ye Jehovah.
Psalms 115
1Not to us, O Jehovah, not to us, But to Thy name give honour, For Thy kindness, for Thy truth.
2Why do the nations say, `Where, pray, is their God.
3And our God is in the heavens, All that He hath pleased He hath done.
4Their idols are silver and gold, work of man's hands,
5A mouth they have, and they speak not, Eyes they have, and they see not,
6Ears they have, and they hear not, A nose they have, and they smell not,
7Their hands, but they handle not, Their feet, and they walk not;
8Nor do they mutter through their throat, Like them are their makers, Every one who is trusting in them.
9O Israel, trust in Jehovah, `Their help and their shield is He.'
10O house of Aaron, trust in Jehovah, `Their help and their shield is He.'
11Ye fearing Jehovah, trust in Jehovah, `Their help and their shield is He.'
12Jehovah hath remembered us, He blesseth, He blesseth the house of Israel, He blesseth the house of Aaron,
13He blesseth those fearing Jehovah, The small with the great.
14Jehovah addeth to you, to you, and to your sons.
15Blessed are ye of Jehovah, maker of heaven and earth,
16The heavensthe heavens are Jehovah's, And the earth He hath given to sons of men,
17The dead praise not Jah, Nor any going down to silence.
18And we, we bless Jah, From henceforth, and unto the age. Praise ye Jah!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 115
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 115:16
"The heavens are the heavens of Jehovah; But the earth hath he given to the children of men."
"The heavensthe heavens are Jehovah's, And the earth He hath given to sons of men,"
