Psalms 121 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 121
1I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: From whence shall my help come?
2My helpcomethfrom Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.
3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4Behold, he that keepeth Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep.
5Jehovah is thy keeper: Jehovah is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6The sun shall not smite thee by day, Nor the moon by night.
7Jehovah will keep thee from all evil; He will keep thy soul.
8Jehovah will keep thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth and for evermore.
Psalms 121
1A Song of the Ascents. I lift up mine eyes unto the hills, Whence doth my help come?
2My help is from Jehovah, maker of heaven and earth,
3He suffereth not thy foot to be moved, Thy preserver slumbereth not.
4Lo, He slumbereth not, nor sleepeth, He who is preserving Israel.
5Jehovah is thy preserver, Jehovah is thy shade on thy right hand,
6By day the sun doth not smite thee, Nor the moon by night.
7Jehovah preserveth thee from all evil, He doth preserve thy soul.
8Jehovah preserveth thy going out and thy coming in, From henceforth even unto the age!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 121
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 121:1
"I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: From whence shall my help come?"
"A Song of the Ascents. I lift up mine eyes unto the hills, Whence doth my help come?"
