Psalms 82 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 82
1God standeth in the congregation of God; He judgeth among the gods.
2How long will ye judge unjustly, And respect the persons of the wicked? [Selah
3Judge the poor and fatherless: Do justice to the afflicted and destitute.
4Rescue the poor and needy: Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked.
5They know not, neither do they understand; They walk to and fro in darkness: All the foundations of the earth are shaken.
6I said, Ye are gods, And all of you sons of the Most High.
7Nevertheless ye shall die like men, And fall like one of the princes.
8Arise, O God, judge the earth; For thou shalt inherit all the nations.
Psalms 82
1A Psalm of Asaph. God hath stood in the company of God, In the midst God doth judge.
2Till when do ye judge perversely? And the face of the wicked lift up? Selah.
3Judge ye the weak and fatherless, The afflicted and the poor declare righteous.
4Let the weak and needy escape, From the hand of the wicked deliver them.
5They knew not, nor do they understand, In darkness they walk habitually, Moved are all the foundations of earth.
6II have said, `Gods ye are , And sons of the Most Highall of you,
7But as man ye die, and as one of the heads ye fall,
8Rise, O God, judge the earth, For Thou hast inheritance among all the nations!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 82
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 82:1
"God standeth in the congregation of God; He judgeth among the gods."
"A Psalm of Asaph. God hath stood in the company of God, In the midst God doth judge."
