Psalms 124 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 124
1If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, Let Israel now say,
2If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, When men rose up against us;
3Then they had swallowed us up alive, When their wrath was kindled against us:
4Then the waters had overwhelmed us, The stream had gone over our soul;
5Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
6Blessed be Jehovah, Who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
7Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: The snare is broken, and we are escaped.
8Our help is in the name of Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.
Psalms 124
1A Song of the Ascents, by David. Save for Jehovahwho hath been for us, (Pray, let Israel say),
2Save for Jehovahwho hath been for us, In the rising up of man against us,
3Then alive they had swallowed us up, In the burning of their anger against us,
4Then the waters had overflowed us, The stream passed over our soul,
5Then passed over our soul had the proud waters.
6Blessed is Jehovah who hath not given us, A prey to their teeth.
7Our soul as a bird hath escaped from a snare of fowlers, The snare was broken, and we have escaped.
8Our help is in the name of Jehovah, Maker of the heavens and earth!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 124
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 124:1
"If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, Let Israel now say,"
"A Song of the Ascents, by David. Save for Jehovahwho hath been for us, (Pray, let Israel say),"
