Psalms 144 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 144
1Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, Andmy fingers to fight:
2My lovingkindness, and my fortress, My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom I take refuge; Who subdueth my people under me.
3Jehovah, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him? Or the son of man, that thou makest account of him?
4Man is like to vanity: His days are as a shadow that passeth away.
5Bow thy heavens, O Jehovah, and come down: Touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.
6Cast forth lightning, and scatter them; Send out thine arrows, and discomfit them.
7Stretch forth thy hand from above; Rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, Out of the hand of aliens;
8Whose mouth speaketh deceit, And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.
9I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: Upon a psaltery of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.
10Thou art he that giveth salvation unto kings; Who rescueth David his servant from the hurtful sword.
11Rescue me, and deliver me out of the hand of aliens, Whose mouth speaketh deceit, And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.
12When our sons shall be as plants grown up in their youth, And our daughters as corner-stones hewn after the fashion of a palace;
13Whenour garners are full, affording all manner of store, Andour sheep bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our fields;
14Whenour oxen are well laden; When there isno breaking in, and no going forth, And no outcry in our streets:
15Happy is the people that is in such a case; Yea, happy is the people whose God is Jehovah.
Psalms 144
1By David. Blessed is Jehovah my rock, who is teaching My hands for war, my fingers for battle.
2My kind one, and my bulwark, My tower, and my deliverer, My shield, and in whom I have trusted, Who is subduing my people under me!
3Jehovah, what is man that Thou knowest him? Son of man, that Thou esteemest him?
4Man to vanity hath been like, His days are as a shadow passing by.
5Jehovah, incline Thy heavens and come down, Strike against mountains, and they smoke.
6Send forth lightning, and scatter them, Send forth Thine arrows, and trouble them,
7Send forth Thy hand from on high, Free me, and deliver me from many waters, From the hand of sons of a stranger,
8Because their mouth hath spoken vanity, And their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.
9O God, a new song I sing to Thee, On a psaltery of ten strings I sing praise to Thee.
10Who is giving deliverance to kings, Who is freeing David His servant from the sword of evil.
11Free me, and deliver me From the hand of sons of a stranger, Because their mouth hath spoken vanity, And their right hand is a right hand of falsehood,
12Because our sons are as plants, Becoming great in their youth, Our daughters as hewn stones, Polishedthe likeness of a palace,
13Our garners are full, bringing out from kind to kind, Our flocks are bringing forth thousands, Ten thousands in our out-places,
14Our oxen are carrying, there is no breach, And there is no outgoing, And there is no crying in our broad places.
15O the happiness of the people that is thus, O the happiness of the people whose God is Jehovah!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 144
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 144:1
"Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, Andmy fingers to fight:"
"By David. Blessed is Jehovah my rock, who is teaching My hands for war, my fingers for battle."
