Psalm 120

A song of ascents.



1
I call on the Lord in my distress,
and he answers me.

2
Save me, Lord,
from lying lips
and from deceitful tongues.



3
What will he do to you,
and what more besides,
you deceitful tongue?

4
He will punish you with a warrior’s sharp arrows,
with burning coals of the broom bush.



5
Woe to me that I dwell in Meshek,
that I live among the tents of Kedar!

6
Too long have I lived
among those who hate peace.

7
I am for peace;
but when I speak, they are for war.