KJV:
If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;
NASB:
"If you would seek God And implore the compassion of the Almighty,
KJV:
So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish:
NASB:
"So are the paths of all who forget God; And the hope of the godless will perish,
KJV:
Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers:
NASB:
"Lo, God will not reject a man of integrity, Nor will He support the evildoers.
KJV:
I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?
NASB:
"In truth I know that this is so; But how can a man be in the right before God?
KJV:
The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God bringeth abundantly.
NASB:
"The tents of the destroyers prosper, And those who provoke God are secure, Whom God brings into their power.
KJV:
Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.
NASB:
"But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to argue with God.
KJV:
Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him?
NASB:
"Will you speak what is unjust for God, And speak what is deceitful for Him?
KJV:
Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?
NASB:
"Will you show partiality for Him? Will you contend for God?
KJV:
Yea, thou castest off fear, and restrainest prayer before God.
NASB:
"Indeed, you do away with reverence And hinder meditation before God.
KJV:
Are the consolations of God small with thee? is there any secret thing with thee?
NASB:
"Are the consolations of God too small for you, Even the word spoken gently with you?