Psalms 122 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 122
1I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah.
2Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem,
3Jerusalem, that art builded As a city that is compact together;
4Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of Jehovah, Foran ordinance for Israel, To give thanks unto the name of Jehovah.
5For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.
6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee.
7Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces.
8For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
9For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God I will seek thy good.
Psalms 122
1A Song of the Ascents, by David. I have rejoiced in those saying to me, `To the house of Jehovah we go.'
2Our feet have been standing in thy gates, O Jerusalem!
3Jerusalemthe builded one Is as a city that is joined to itself together.
4For thither have tribes gone up, Tribes of Jah, companies of Israel, To give thanks to the name of Jehovah.
5For there have sat thrones of judgment, Thrones of the house of David.
6Ask ye the peace of Jerusalem, At rest are those loving thee.
7Peace is in thy bulwark, rest in thy high places,
8For the sake of my brethren and my companions, Let me speak, I pray thee, `Peace be in thee.'
9For the sake of the house of Jehovah our God, I seek good for thee!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 122
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 122:1
"I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah."
"A Song of the Ascents, by David. I have rejoiced in those saying to me, `To the house of Jehovah we go.'"
