| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 5 May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame. | 5 May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame. |
| 6 May they be like grass on the roof, which withers before it can grow; | 6 May they be like grass on the roof, which withers before it can grow; |
| 7 with it the reaper cannot fill his hands, nor the one who gathers fill his arms. | 7 with it the reaper cannot fill his hands, nor the one who gathers fill his arms. |
| 8 May those who pass by not say, "The blessing of the LORD be upon you; we bless you in the name of the LORD." | 8 May those who pass by not say, "The blessing of the LORD be upon you; we bless you in the name of the LORD." |
| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |