Psalms 62 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 62
1My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From himcomethmy salvation.
2He only is my rock and my salvation: He ismy high tower; I shall not be greatly moved.
3How long will ye set upon a man, That ye may slay him, all of you, Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?
4They only consult to thrust him down from his dignity; They delight in lies; They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. [Selah
5My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him.
6He only is my rock and my salvation: He ismy high tower; I shall not be moved.
7With God is my salvation and my glory: The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
8Trust in him at all times, ye people; Pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. [Selah
9Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: In the balances they will go up; They are together lighter than vanity.
10Trust not in oppression, And become not vain in robbery: If riches increase, set not your heart thereon.
11God hath spoken once, Twice have I heard this, That power belongeth unto God.
12Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth lovingkindness; For thou renderest to every man according to his work.
Psalms 62
1To the Overseer, for Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Onlytoward God is my soul silent, From Him is my salvation.
2OnlyHe is my rock, and my salvation, My tower, I am not much moved.
3Till when do ye devise mischief against a man? Ye are destroyed all of you, As a wall inclined, a hedge that is cast down.
4Onlyfrom his excellency They have consulted to drive away, They enjoy a lie, with their mouth they bless, And with their heart revile. Selah.
5Onlyfor God, be silent, O my soul, For from Him is my hope.
6OnlyHe is my rock and my salvation, My tower, I am not moved.
7On God is my salvation, and my honour, The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God.
8Trust in Him at all times, O people, Pour forth before Him your heart, God is a refuge for us. Selah.
9Onlyvanity are the low, a lie the high. In balances to go up they than vanity are lighter.
10Trust not in oppression, And in robbery become not vain, Wealthwhen it increasethset not the heart.
11Once hath God spoken, twice I heard this, That `strength is with God.'
12And with Thee, O Lord, is kindness, For Thou dost recompense to each, According to his work!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 62
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 62:1
"My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From himcomethmy salvation."
"To the Overseer, for Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Onlytoward God is my soul silent, From Him is my salvation."
