Psalms 120

  1. 1

    A song of ascents. In my distress I cried out to the Lord and he answered me.

  2. 2

    I said, “O Lord, rescue me from those who lie with their lips and those who deceive with their tongues.”

  3. 3

    How will he severely punish you, you deceptive talker?

  4. 4

    Here’s how! With the sharp arrows of warriors, with arrowheads forged over the hot coals.

  5. 5

    How miserable I am. For I have lived temporarily in Meshech; I have resided among the tents of Kedar.

  6. 6

    For too long I have had to reside with those who hate peace.

  7. 7

    I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.