Psalms 132 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 132
1Jehovah, remember for David All his affliction;
2How he sware unto Jehovah, And vowed unto the Mighty One of Jacob:
3Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, Nor go up into my bed;
4I will not give sleep to mine eyes, Or slumber to mine eyelids;
5Until I find out a place for Jehovah, A tabernacle for the Mighty One of Jacob.
6Lo, we heard of it in Ephrathah: We found it in the field of the wood.
7We will go into his tabernacles; We will worship at his footstool.
8Arise, O Jehovah, into thy resting-place; Thou, and the ark of thy strength.
9Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; And let thy saints shout for joy.
10For thy servant David’s sake Turn not away the face of thine anointed.
11Jehovah hath sworn unto David in truth; He will not turn from it: Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.
12If thy children will keep my covenant And my testimony that I shall teach them, Their children also shall sit upon thy throne for evermore.
13For Jehovah hath chosen Zion; He hath desired it for his habitation.
14This is my resting-place for ever: Here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
15I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
16Her priests also will I clothe with salvation; And her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
17There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
18His enemies will I clothe with shame; But upon himself shall his crown flourish.
Psalms 132
1A Song of the Ascents. Remember, Jehovah, for David, all his afflictions.
2Who hath sworn to Jehovah. He hath vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:
3`If I enter into the tent of my house, If I go up on the couch of my bed,
4If I give sleep to mine eyes, To mine eyelidsslumber,
5Till I do find a place for Jehovah, Tabernacles for the Mighty One of Jacob.
6`Lo, we have heard it in Ephratah, We have found it in the fields of the forest.
7We come in to His tabernacles, We bow ourselves at His footstool.
8Arise, O Jehovah, to Thy rest, Thou, and the ark of Thy strength,
9Thy priests do put on righteousness, And Thy pious ones cry aloud.
10For the sake of David Thy servant, Turn not back the face of Thine anointed.
11Jehovah hath sworn truth to David, He turneth not back from it: Of the fruit of thy body, I set on the throne for thee.
12If thy sons keep My covenant, And My testimonies that I teach them, Their sons also for ever and ever, Do sit on the throne for thee.
13For Jehovah hath fixed on Zion, He hath desired it for a seat to Himself,
14This is My rest for ever and ever, Here do I sit, for I have desired it.
15Her provision I greatly bless, Her needy ones I satisfy with bread,
16And her priests I clothe with salvation, And her pious ones do sing aloud.
17There I cause to spring up a horn for David, I have arranged a lamp for Mine anointed.
18His enemies I do clothe with shame, And upon him doth his crown flourish!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 132
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 132:16
"Her priests also will I clothe with salvation; And her saints shall shout aloud for joy."
"And her priests I clothe with salvation, And her pious ones do sing aloud."
