American Standard Version (ASV):
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves [with him] .
King James Version (KJV):
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].
American Standard Version (ASV):
[A Song of Ascents; of Solomon]. Except Jehovah build the house, They labor in vain that build it: Except Jehovah keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain.
King James Version (KJV):
A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.
King James Version (KJV):
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Jehovah hath done great things for us, [Whereof] we are glad.
King James Version (KJV):
The LORD hath done great things for us; [whereof] we are glad.
American Standard Version (ASV):
But as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, Jehovah will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel.
King James Version (KJV):
As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: [but] peace [shall be] upon Israel.
American Standard Version (ASV):
[A Song of Ascents]. When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.
King James Version (KJV):
A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
American Standard Version (ASV):
[A Song of Ascents]. They that trust in Jehovah Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.
King James Version (KJV):
A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD [shall be] as mount Zion, [which] cannot be removed, [but] abideth for ever.
American Standard Version (ASV):
As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, So Jehovah is round about his people From this time forth and for evermore.
King James Version (KJV):
As the mountains [are] round about Jerusalem, so the LORD [is] round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
American Standard Version (ASV):
For the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; That the righteous put not forth their hands unto iniquity.
King James Version (KJV):
For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Do good, O Jehovah, unto those that are good, And to them that are upright in their hearts.
King James Version (KJV):
Do good, O LORD, unto [those that be] good, and [to them that are] upright in their hearts.