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For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
1How long, O Jehovah? wilt thou forget me for ever?
How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
2How long shall I take counsel in my soul,
Having sorrow in my heart all the day?
How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
3Consider and answer me, O Jehovah my God:
Lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
4Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him;
Lest mine adversaries rejoice when I am moved.
5But I have trusted in thy lovingkindness;
My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
Because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
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About American Standard VersionThe ASV has long been regarded by many scholars as the most literal English translation since the King James Version—maybe the most literal translation ever. This has made the translation very popular for careful English Bible study, but not for ease of reading. While the KJV was translated entirely from “western manuscripts,” the ASV 1901 was influenced also by the older “eastern manuscripts” that form the basis for most of our modern English translations. Because the ASV 1901 is very difficult to find in print, Logos is pleased to be able to preserve and distribute this significant work. This is an excellent choice for comparative English study. |
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