Psalms 91 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 91
1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.
3For he will deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, And from the deadly pestilence.
4He will cover thee with his pinions, And under his wings shalt thou take refuge: His truth is a shield and a buckler.
5Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night, Nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6For the pestilence that walketh in darkness, Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7A thousand shall fall at thy side, And ten thousand at thy right hand; Butit shall not come nigh thee.
8Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold, And see the reward of the wicked.
9For thou, O Jehovah, art my refuge! Thou hast made the Most High thy habitation;
10There shall no evil befall thee, Neither shall any plague come nigh thy tent.
11For he will give his angels charge over thee, To keep thee in all thy ways.
12They shall bear thee up in their hands, Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
13Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: The young lion and the serpent shalt thou trample under foot.
14Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honor him.
16With long life will I satisfy him, And show him my salvation.
Psalms 91
1He who is dwelling In the secret place of the Most High, In the shade of the Mighty lodgeth habitually,
2He is saying of Jehovah, `My refuge, and my bulwark, my God, I trust in Him,'
3For He delivereth thee from the snare of a fowler, From a calamitous pestilence.
4With His pinion He covereth thee over, And under His wings thou dost trust, A shield and buckler is His truth.
5Thou art not afraid of fear by night, Of arrow that flieth by day,
6Of pestilence in thick darkness that walketh, Of destruction that destroyeth at noon,
7There fall at thy side a thousand, And a myriad at thy right hand, Unto thee it cometh not nigh.
8But with thine eyes thou lookest, And the reward of the wicked thou seest,
9(For Thou, O Jehovah, art my refuge,) The Most High thou madest thy habitation.
10Evil happeneth not unto thee, And a plague cometh not near thy tent,
11For His messengers He chargeth for thee, To keep thee in all thy ways,
12On the hands they bear thee up, Lest thou smite against a stone thy foot.
13On lion and asp thou treadest, Thou trampest young lion and dragon.
14Because in Me he hath delighted, I also deliver himI set him on high, Because he hath known My name.
15He doth call Me, and I answer him, I am with him in distress, I deliver him, and honour him.
16With length of days I satisfy him, And I cause him to look on My salvation!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 91
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 91:16
"With long life will I satisfy him, And show him my salvation."
"With length of days I satisfy him, And I cause him to look on My salvation!"
