Psalm 120, side by side

Two versions of the same chapter. Each row is one verse, so you can see how the wording changes.

Modern

1A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.

Classic

1In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.

Modern

2Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips and a deceitful tongue.

Classic

2Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.

Modern

3What will He do to you, and what will be added to you, O deceitful tongue?

Classic

3What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?

Modern

4Sharp arrows will come from the warrior, with burning coals of the broom tree!

Classic

4Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.

Modern

5Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar!

Classic

5Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!

Modern

6Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.

Classic

6My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

Modern

7I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.

Classic

7I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.

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