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NASB | Psalm 119:105 ¶ Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Psalm 119:105 ¶ Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. [Prov 6:23] |
Bible Question:
ESV opinion poll Any other respondents? Steve |
Bible Answer: Steve, to my mind there are two major considerations that should be taken into account of any English translation: (1) how transparent it is of the biblical manuscripts and (2) how clear and readable it is. Now, to the first consideration I should not speak; I should not give my opinion at all. The best that I or anyone else can do who cannot claim to know the biblical languages inside and out is to defer to the translators and to trusted scholars who do. In the case of the ESV, the translators refer to their work as being "essentially literal." Moreover, a number of scholars whose opinion I prize have endorsed this version. As for the second consideration, that of clarity and readability, I can speak with some degree of credibility, I should think, since English was my major study and through many years of reading I have developed a certain feeling for good writing. The ESV is rendered in excellent English that is clear, flowing, balanced and quite beautiful. It more nearly captures the majesty and music of the King James Bible than any other modern translation I've seen thus far. --Hank |