Psalms 120 (KJV)

7 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Psalms Chapter 120 contains 7 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1A Song of degrees. In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.

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

3What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? <sup>What shall be given: or, What shall the deceitful tongue give unto thee? or, what shall is profit thee?</sup> <sup>done: Heb. added</sup>

4Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. <sup>Sharp: or, It is as the sharp arrows of the mighty man, with coals of juniper</sup>

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

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

7I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war. <sup>for peace: or, a man of peace</sup>

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 120 in the KJV?

Psalms 120 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 7 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Psalms 120 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 120 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 120 (KJV)?

Psalms Chapter 120 contains 7 verses in the King James Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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