Psalms 85 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 85
1Jehovah, thou hast been favorable unto thy land; Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
2Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people; Thou hast covered all their sin. [Selah
3Thou hast taken away all thy wrath; Thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.
4Turn us, O God of our salvation, And cause thine indignation toward us to cease.
5Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? Wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
6Wilt thou not quicken us again, That thy people may rejoice in thee?
7Show us thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, And grant us thy salvation.
8I will hear what God Jehovah will speak; For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: But let them not turn again to folly.
9Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him, That glory may dwell in our land.
10Mercy and truth are met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11Truth springeth out of the earth; And righteousness hath looked down from heaven.
12Yea, Jehovah will give that which is good; And our land shall yield its increase.
13Righteousness shall go before him, And shall make his footsteps a way to walk in.
Psalms 85
1To the Overseer. By sons of Korah. A Psalm. Thou hast accepted, O Jehovah, Thy land, Thou hast turned to the captivity of Jacob.
2Thou hast borne away the iniquity of Thy people, Thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.
3Thou hast gathered up all Thy wrath, Thou hast turned back from the fierceness of Thine anger.
4Turn back to us, O God of our salvation, And make void Thine anger with us.
5To the age art Thou angry against us? Dost Thou draw out Thine anger To generation and generation?
6Dost Thou not turn back? Thou revivest us, And Thy people do rejoice in Thee.
7Show us, O Jehovah, thy kindness, And Thy salvation Thou dost give to us.
8I hear what God Jehovah speaketh, For He speaketh peace unto His people, And unto His saints, and they turn not back to folly.
9Only, near to those fearing Him is His salvation, That honour may dwell in our land.
10Kindness and truth have met, Righteousness and peace have kissed,
11Truth from the earth springeth up, And righteousness from heaven looketh out,
12Jehovah also giveth that which is good, And our land doth give its increase.
13Righteousness before Him goeth, And maketh His footsteps for a way!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 85
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 85:1
"Jehovah, thou hast been favorable unto thy land; Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob."
"To the Overseer. By sons of Korah. A Psalm. Thou hast accepted, O Jehovah, Thy land, Thou hast turned to the captivity of Jacob."
