| New International Version | International Standard Version |
| 1A song of ascents. "They have greatly oppressed me from my youth," let Israel say; | 1"Since my youth they have often persecuted me," let Israel repeat it, |
| 2"they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me. | 2"Since my youth they have often persecuted me, yet they haven't defeated me. |
| 3Plowmen have plowed my back and made their furrows long. | 3Wicked people ploughed over my back, creating long-lasting wounds." |
| 4But the LORD is righteous; he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked." | 4The LORD is righteous— he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked. |
| 5May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame. | 5Let all who hate Zion be turned away and be ashamed. |
| 6May they be like grass on the roof, which withers before it can grow; | 6May they become like a tuft of grass on a roof top, that withers before it takes root— |
| 7a reaper cannot fill his hands with it, nor one who gathers fill his arms. | 7not enough to fill one's hand or to bundle in one's arms. |
| 8May those who pass by not say to them, "The blessing of the LORD be on you; we bless you in the name of the LORD." | 8And may those who pass by never tell them, "May the LORD's blessing be upon you. We bless you in the name of the LORD." |
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