Psalms 130 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 130
1Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Jehovah.
2Lord, hear my voice: Let thine ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.
3If thou, Jehovah, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?
4But there is forgiveness with thee, That thou mayest be feared.
5I wait for Jehovah, my soul doth wait, And in his word do I hope.
6My soul waiteth for the Lord More than watchmen wait for the morning; Yea, more thanwatchmen for the morning.
7O Israel, hope in Jehovah; For with Jehovah there is lovingkindness, And with him is plenteous redemption.
8And he will redeem Israel From all his iniquities.
Psalms 130
1A Song of the Ascents. From depths I have called Thee, Jehovah.
2Lord, hearken to my voice, Thine ears are attentive to the voice of my supplications.
3If iniquities Thou dost observe, O Lord, who doth stand?
4But with Thee is forgiveness, that Thou mayest be feared.
5I hoped for Jehovahhoped hath my soul, And for His word I have waited.
6My soul is for the Lord, More than those watching for morning, Watching for morning!
7Israel doth wait on Jehovah, For with Jehovah is kindness, And abundant with Him is redemption.
8And He doth redeem Israel from all his iniquities!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 130
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 130:1
"Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Jehovah."
"A Song of the Ascents. From depths I have called Thee, Jehovah."
