Psalms 140 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 140
1Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man:
2Who devise mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.
3They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders’ poison is under their lips. [Selah
4Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set gins for me. [Selah
6I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.
7O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
8Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, lest they exalt themselves. [Selah
9As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
10Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.
11An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
12I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.
13Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Psalms 140
1To the Overseer. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Jehovah, from an evil man, From one of violence Thou keepest me.
2Who have devised evils in the heart, All the day they assemble for wars.
3They sharpened their tongue as a serpent, Poison of an adder is under their lips. Selah.
4Preserve me, Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked, From one of violence Thou keepest me, Who have devised to overthrow my steps.
5The proud hid a snare for meand cords, They spread a net by the side of the path, Snares they have set for me. Selah.
6I have said to Jehovah, `My God art Thou, Hear, Jehovah, the voice of my supplications.'
7O Jehovah, my Lord, strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of armour.
8Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked, His wicked device bring not forth, They are high. Selah.
9The chief of my surrounders, The perverseness of their lips covereth them.
10They cause to fall on themselves burning coals, Into fire He doth cast them, Into deep pitsthey arise not.
11A talkative man is not established in the earth, One of violenceevil hunteth to overflowing.
12I have known that Jehovah doth execute The judgment of the afflicted, The judgment of the needy.
13Onlythe righteous give thanks to Thy name, The upright do dwell with Thy presence!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 140
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 140:1
"Deliver me, O Jehovah, from the evil man; Preserve me from the violent man:"
"To the Overseer. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Jehovah, from an evil man, From one of violence Thou keepest me."
