Psalms 118 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 118
1Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
2Let Israel now say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
3Let the house of Aaron now say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
4Let them now that fear Jehovah say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
5Out of my distress I called upon Jehovah: Jehovah answered me and set me in a large place.
6Jehovah is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me?
7Jehovah is on my side among them that help me: Therefore shall I seemy desireupon them that hate me.
8It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in man.
9It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in princes.
10All nations compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.
11They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.
12They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.
13Thou didst thrust sore at me that I might fall; But Jehovah helped me.
14Jehovah is my strength and song; And he is become my salvation.
15The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.
16The right hand of Jehovah is exalted: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.
17I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of Jehovah.
18Jehovah hath chastened me sore; But he hath not given me over unto death.
19Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will enter into them, I will give thanks unto Jehovah.
20This is the gate of Jehovah; The righteous shall enter into it.
21I will give thanks unto thee; for thou hast answered me, And art become my salvation.
22The stone which the builders rejected Is become the head of the corner.
23This is Jehovah’s doing; It is marvellous in our eyes.
24This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.
25Save now, we beseech thee, O Jehovah: O Jehovah, we beseech thee, send now prosperity.
26Blessed be he that cometh in the name of Jehovah: We have blessed you out of the house of Jehovah.
27Jehovah is God, and he hath given us light: Bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
28Thou art my God, and I will give thanks unto thee: Thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
29Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
Psalms 118
1Give ye thanks to Jehovah, For good, for to the age is His kindness.
2I pray you, let Israel say, That, to the age is His kindness.
3I pray you, let the house of Aaron say, That, to the age is His kindness.
4I pray you, let those fearing Jehovah say, That, to the age is His kindness.
5From the straitness I called Jah, Jah answered me in a broad place.
6Jehovah is for me, I do not fear what man doth to me.
7Jehovah is for me among my helpers, And II look on those hating me.
8Better to take refuge in Jehovah than to trust in man,
9Better to take refuge in Jehovah, Than to trust in princes.
10All nations have compassed me about, In the name of Jehovah I surely cut them off.
11They have compassed me about, Yea, they have compassed me about, In the name of Jehovah I surely cut them off.
12They compassed me about as bees, They have been extinguished as a fire of thorns, In the name of Jehovah I surely cut them off.
13Thou hast sorely thrust me to fall, And Jehovah hath helped me.
14My strength and song is Jah, And He is to me for salvation.
15A voice of singing and salvation, Is in the tents of the righteous, The right hand of Jehovah is doing valiantly.
16The right hand of Jehovah is exalted, The right hand of Jehovah is doing valiantly.
17I do not die, but live, And recount the works of Jah,
18Jah hath sorely chastened me, And to death hath not given me up.
19Open ye to me gates of righteousness, I enter into themI thank Jah.
20This is the gate to Jehovah, The righteous enter into it.
21I thank Thee, for Thou hast answered me, And art to me for salvation.
22A stone the builders refused Hath become head of a corner.
23From Jehovah hath this been, It is wonderful in our eyes,
24This is the day Jehovah hath made, We rejoice and are glad in it.
25I beseech Thee, O Jehovah, save, I pray Thee, I beseech Thee, O Jehovah, prosper, I pray Thee.
26Blessed is he who is coming In the name of Jehovah, We blessed you from the house of Jehovah,
27God is Jehovah, and He giveth to us light, Direct ye the festal-sacrifice with cords, Unto the horns of the altar.
28My God Thou art , and I confess Thee, My God, I exalt Thee.
29Give ye thanks to Jehovah, For good, for to the age, is His kindness!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 118
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 118:16
"The right hand of Jehovah is exalted: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly."
"The right hand of Jehovah is exalted, The right hand of Jehovah is doing valiantly."
