Psalms 147 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 147
1Praise ye Jehovah; For it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant, andpraise is comely.
2Jehovah doth build up Jerusalem; He gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
3He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.
4He counteth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names.
5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.
6Jehovah upholdeth the meek: He bringeth the wicked down to the ground.
7Sing unto Jehovah with thanksgiving; Sing praises upon the harp unto our God,
8Who covereth the heavens with clouds, Who prepareth rain for the earth, Who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
9He giveth to the beast his food, Andto the young ravens which cry.
10He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man.
11Jehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his lovingkindness.
12Praise Jehovah, O Jerusalem; Praise thy God, O Zion.
13For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; He hath blessed thy children within thee.
14He maketh peace in thy borders; He filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.
15He sendeth out his commandment upon earth; His word runneth very swiftly.
16He giveth snow like wool; He scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes.
17He casteth forth his ice like morsels: Who can stand before his cold?
18He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: He causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
19He showeth his word unto Jacob, His statutes and his ordinances unto Israel.
20He hath not dealt so with any nation; And as for his ordinances, they have not known them. Praise ye Jehovah.
Psalms 147
1Praise ye Jah! For it is good to praise our God, For pleasantcomely is praise.
2Building Jerusalem is Jehovah, The driven away of Israel He gathereth.
3Who is giving healing to the broken of heart, And is binding up their griefs.
4Appointing the number of the stars, To all them He giveth names.
5Great is our Lord, and abundant in power, Of His understanding there is no narration.
6Jehovah is causing the meek to stand, Making low the wicked unto the earth.
7Answer ye to Jehovah with thanksgiving, Sing ye to our God with a harp.
8Who is covering the heavens with clouds, Who is preparing for the earth rain, Who is causing grass to spring up on mountains,
9Giving to the beast its food, To the young of the ravens that call.
10Not in the might of the horse doth He delight, Not in the legs of a man is He pleased.
11Jehovah is pleased with those fearing Him, With those waiting for His kindness.
12Glorify, O Jerusalem, Jehovah, Praise thy God, O Zion.
13For He did strengthen the bars of thy gates, He hath blessed thy sons in thy midst.
14Who is making thy border peace, With the fat of wheat He satisfieth Thee.
15Who is sending forth His saying on earth, Very speedily doth His word run.
16Who is giving snow like wool, Hoar-frost as ashes He scattereth.
17Casting forth His ice like morsels, Before His cold who doth stand?
18He sendeth forth His word and melteth them, He causeth His wind to blowthe waters flow.
19Declaring His words to Jacob, His statutes and His judgments to Israel.
20He hath not done so to any nation, As to judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye Jah!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 147
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 147:16
"He giveth snow like wool; He scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes."
"Who is giving snow like wool, Hoar-frost as ashes He scattereth."
