Psalms 123 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 123
1Unto thee do I lift up mine eyes, O thou that sittest in the heavens.
2Behold, as the eyes of servantslook unto the hand of their master, As the eyes of a maid unto the hand of her mistress; So our eyeslook unto Jehovah our God, Until he have mercy upon us.
3Have mercy upon us, O Jehovah, have mercy upon us; For we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
4Our soul is exceedingly filled With the scoffing of those that are at ease, And with the contempt of the proud.
Psalms 123
1A Song of the Ascents. Unto Thee I have lifted up mine eyes, O dweller in the heavens.
2Lo, as eyes of men-servants Are unto the hand of their masters, As eyes of a maid-servant Are unto the hand of her mistress, So are our eyes unto Jehovah our God, Till that He doth favour us.
3Favour us, O Jehovah, favour us, For greatly have we been filled with contempt,
4Greatly hath our soul been filled With the scorning of the easy ones, With the contempt of the arrogant!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 123
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 123:1
"Unto thee do I lift up mine eyes, O thou that sittest in the heavens."
"A Song of the Ascents. Unto Thee I have lifted up mine eyes, O dweller in the heavens."
