KJV:
And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.
NASB:
They sang, praising and giving thanks to the LORD, saying, "For He is good, for His lovingkindness is upon Israel forever." And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the LORD because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.
KJV:
Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.
NASB:
Then I proclaimed a fast there at the river of Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God to seek from Him a safe journey for us, our little ones, and all our possessions.
KJV:
Because he hath loosed my cord, and afflicted me, they have also let loose the bridle before me.
NASB:
"Because He has loosed His bowstring and afflicted me, They have cast off the bridle before me.
KJV:
Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.
NASB:
"The Almighty-- we cannot find Him; He is exalted in power And He will not do violence to justice and abundant righteousness.
KJV:
But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
NASB:
But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth; I humbled my soul with fasting, And my prayer kept returning to my bosom.
KJV:
Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waves. Selah.
NASB:
Your wrath has rested upon me, And You have afflicted me with all Your waves. Selah.
KJV:
The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
NASB:
"The enemy will not deceive him, Nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
KJV:
Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.
NASB:
Make us glad according to the days You have afflicted us, And the years we have seen evil.