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Psalms 120

7 aligned verses; 6 with wording or punctuation differences .

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Verse KJV King James Version WEB World English Bible
1
In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.
> In my distress , I cried to Yahweh. He answered me.
2
Deliver my soul, O LORD , from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.
Deliver my soul, Yahweh , from lying lips, From a deceitful tongue.
3
What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee , thou false tongue?
What will be given to you, and what will be done more to you , You deceitful tongue?
4
Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
Sharp arrows of the mighty, With coals of juniper.
5
Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech , that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
Woe is me, that I live in Meshech , That I dwell among the tents of Kedar!
6
My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
My soul has had her dwelling too long With him who hates peace.
7
I am for peace : but when I speak, they are for war.
I am for peace , But when I speak, they are for war.

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