Psalms 136 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 136
1Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
2Oh give thanks unto the God of gods; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
3Oh give thanks unto the Lord of lords; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
4To him who alone doeth great wonders; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
5To him that by understanding made the heavens; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
6To him that spread forth the earth above the waters; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
7To him that made great lights; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
8The sun to rule by day; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
9The moon and stars to rule by night; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
10To him that smote Egypt in their first-born; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
11And brought out Israel from among them; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
12With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
13To him that divided the Red Sea in sunder; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
14And made Israel to pass through the midst of it; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
15But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
16To him that led his people through the wilderness; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
17To him that smote great kings; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
18And slew famous kings; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
19Sihon king of the Amorites; For his lovingkindness endureth forever;
20And Og king of Bashan; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
21And gave their land for a heritage; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
22Even a heritage unto Israel his servant; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
23Who remembered us in our low estate; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
24And hath delivered us from our adversaries; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
25Who giveth food to all flesh; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
26Oh give thanks unto the God of heaven; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
Psalms 136
1Give ye thanks to Jehovah, For good, for to the age is His kindness.
2Give ye thanks to the God of gods, For to the age is His kindness.
3Give ye thanks to the Lord of lords, For to the age is His kindness.
4To Him doing great wonders by Himself alone, For to the age is His kindness.
5To Him making the heavens by understanding, For to the age is His kindness.
6To Him spreading the earth over the waters, For to the age is His kindness.
7To Him making great lights, For to the age is His kindness.
8The sun to rule by day, For to the age is His kindness.
9The moon and stars to rule by night, For to the age is His kindness.
10To Him smiting Egypt in their first-born, For to the age is His kindness.
11And bringing forth Israel from their midst, For to the age is His kindness.
12By a strong hand, and a stretched-out-arm, For to the age is His kindness.
13To Him cutting the sea of Suph into parts, For to the age is His kindness,
14And caused Israel to pass through its midst, For to the age is His kindness,
15And shook out Pharaoh and his force in the sea of Suph, For to the age is His kindness.
16To Him leading His people in a wilderness, For to the age is His kindness.
17To Him smiting great kings, For to the age is His kindness.
18Yea, He doth slay honourable kings, For to the age is His kindness.
19Even Sihon king of the Amorite, For to the age is His kindness.
20And Og king of Bashan, For to the age is His kindness.
21And He gave their land for inheritance, For to the age is His kindness.
22An inheritance to Israel His servant, For to the age is His kindness.
23Who in our lowliness hath remembered us, For to the age is His kindness.
24And He delivereth us from our adversaries, For to the age is His kindness.
25Giving food to all flesh, For to the age is His kindness.
26Give ye thanks to the God of the heavens, For to the age is His kindness!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 136
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 136:16
"To him that led his people through the wilderness; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:"
"To Him leading His people in a wilderness, For to the age is His kindness."
