Literal Translation of the Psalms of David
From introduction
The Public is so often told, that the works presented to it were never intended for its inspection ; that a similar assertion in the present instance may not meet with the indulgence it deserves ; but happily in this case, it is known as an undoubted fact among my friends, and also to characters both publicly and privately estimated for ability and integrity ; and I hope this will secure favour to a work begun for individual gratification, and religious improvement. It will naturally be expected, that I should show how the above remark is connected with the appearance of this Translation in print.
When my delightful task was completed, it was viewed in a partial light by a critical friend ; to whom it was submitted, and I was urged to publish it, on the ground that it had been produced with the sole assistance of Parkhurst's Lexicon. I possess no knowledge of the learned languages, and I offer therefore, only a patient, diligent, and literal Translation from the Hebrew itself. 1 made it, to obtain a profitable employment for mind and time ; and it may comfort those who know less than myself on this interesting subsubject, to reflect, that the word of God is the same in all material points.
Details
Title: Literal Translation of the Psalms of David
Publication Date: 1830 (first edition appeared in 1825)
Publisher: Samuel Bagster, Paternoster Row, London
Basis: Solely upon the authority of Rev. J. Parkhurst’s Hebrew Lexicon
Translator: Anonymous (not a trained Hebraist, but a diligent reader using Parkhurst’s lexicon)
Purpose: Intended originally for private study and religious improvement, later published at the urging of friends.