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The '''New American Standard Bible''' (NASB) is a modern [[English language]] translation of the [[Bible]]. It is fully accessible online.  ''This translation is considered one of the finest, and more [[conservative]], of the modern versions''. Its 1995 edition is particularly good in its translations of the [[Book of Psalms]].

The '''New American Standard Bible''' (NASB) is a modern [[English language]] translation of the [[Bible]]. It is fully accessible online.  ''This translation is considered one of the finest, and more [[conservative]], of the modern versions''. Its 1995 edition is particularly good in its translations of the [[Book of Psalms]].

It is based on the 1901 [[American Standard Version]], but seeks to provide a smoother reading in contemporary English. Archaic English "thee's" and "thou's" are replaced, and words and phrases have been updated to the extent that their familiar meanings have changed.  Sentences beginning with "and" have been changed, sometimes substituting "then" or "but" depending on the context. Through consultation with original [[Hebrew]] and [[Greek]] texts, some passages have been corrected.

The NASB is based on the 1901 [[American Standard Version]], but seeks to provide a smoother reading in contemporary English. Archaic English "thee's" and "thou's" are replaced, and words and phrases have been updated to the extent that their familiar meanings have changed.  Sentences beginning with "and" have been changed, sometimes substituting "then" or "but" depending on the context. Through consultation with original [[Hebrew]] and [[Greek]] texts, some passages have been corrected.

The original NASB claims to be the most accurate English Bible translation, conveying the meaning without changing it to suit modern views.  Promoters of this version declare that "it has been widely acclaimed as 'the most literally accurate translation' from the original languages. ...  With the NASB, anyone can discover what the original text says, word for word, because it is considered the most literal translation of the Bible in the English language, consistently following the oldest and best manuscripts. ... The updated NASB remains the most literally accurate Bible in the English language."<ref>http://www.lockman.org/nasb/</ref>

The original NASB claims to be the most accurate English Bible translation, conveying the meaning without changing it to suit modern views.  Promoters of this version declare that "it has been widely acclaimed as 'the most literally accurate translation' from the original languages. ...  With the NASB, anyone can discover what the original text says, word for word, because it is considered the most literal translation of the Bible in the English language, consistently following the oldest and best manuscripts. ... The updated NASB remains the most literally accurate Bible in the English language."<ref>http://www.lockman.org/nasb/</ref>