American Standard Version (ASV):
Let the righteous smite me, [it shall be] a kindness; And let him reprove me, [it shall be as] oil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.
King James Version (KJV):
Let the righteous smite me; [it shall be] a kindness: and let him reprove me; [it shall be] an excellent oil, [which] shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also [shall be] in their calamities.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock; And they shall hear my words; For they are sweet.
King James Version (KJV):
When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.
American Standard Version (ASV):
[A Psalm of David]. Jehovah, I have called upon thee; Make haste unto me: Give ear unto my voice, when I call unto thee.
King James Version (KJV):
A Psalm of David. LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Let my prayer be set forth as incense before thee; The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
King James Version (KJV):
Let my prayer be set forth before thee [as] incense; [and] the lifting up of my hands [as] the evening sacrifice.
American Standard Version (ASV):
I know that Jehovah will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And justice for the needy.
King James Version (KJV):
I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, [and] the right of the poor.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.
King James Version (KJV):
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.
King James Version (KJV):
Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
American Standard Version (ASV):
An evil speaker shall not be established in the earth: Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
King James Version (KJV):
Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow [him].
American Standard Version (ASV):
Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, [lest] they exalt themselves. {{Selah
King James Version (KJV):
Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; [lest] they exalt themselves. Selah.
American Standard Version (ASV):
As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
King James Version (KJV):
[As for] the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.