Psalms 67 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 67
1God be merciful unto us, and bless us, And cause his face to shine upon us; [Selah
2That thy way may be known upon earth, Thy salvation among all nations.
3Let the peoples praise thee, O God; Let all the peoples praise thee.
4Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For thou wilt judge the peoples with equity, And govern the nations upon earth. [Selah
5Let the peoples praise thee, O God; Let all the peoples praise thee.
6The earth hath yielded its increase: God, even our own God, will bless us.
7God will bless us; And all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
Psalms 67
1To the Overseer, with stringed instruments. A Psalm, a Song. God doth favour us and bless us, Doth cause His face to shine with us. Selah.
2For the knowledge in earth of Thy way, among all nations of Thy salvation.
3Praise Thee do peoples, O God, Praise Thee do peoples, all of them.
4Rejoice and sing do nations, For Thou judgest peoples uprightly, And peoples on earth comfortest. Selah.
5Confess Thee do peoples, O God, Confess Thee do peoplesall of them.
6Earth hath given her increase, God doth bless usour God,
7God doth bless us, and all ends of earth fear Him!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 67
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 67:1
"God be merciful unto us, and bless us, And cause his face to shine upon us; [Selah"
"To the Overseer, with stringed instruments. A Psalm, a Song. God doth favour us and bless us, Doth cause His face to shine with us. Selah."
