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Psalms 120

7 aligned verses; 6 with wording or punctuation differences .

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Verse KJV King James Version ASV American Standard Version
In my distress I cried unto the LORD , and he heard me.
In my distress I cried unto Jehovah , And he answered me.
Deliver my soul, O LORD , from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.
Deliver my soul, O Jehovah , from lying lips, ` And ' from a deceitful tongue.
What shall be given unto thee ? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?
What shall be given unto thee , and what shall be done more unto thee, Thou deceitful tongue?
Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
Sharp arrows of the mighty, With coals of juniper.
Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech , that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
Woe is me, that I sojourn in Meshech , That I dwell among the tents of Kedar!
My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
My soul hath long had her dwelling With him that hateth peace.
I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
I am ` for ' peace: But when I speak, they are for war. Psalm 121 A Song of Ascents.

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