Psalms 120
Psalm 1201
A song of ascents.2
120:1 In my distress I cried out
to the Lord and he answered me.
120:2 I said,3 “O Lord, rescue me4
from those who lie with their lips5
and those who deceive with their tongue.6
120:3 How will he severely punish you,
you deceptive talker?7
120:4 Here’s how!8 With the sharp arrows of warriors,
with arrowheads forged over the hot coals.9
120:5 How miserable I am!10
For I have lived temporarily11 in Meshech;
I have resided among the tents of Kedar.12
120:6 For too long I have had to reside
with those who hate13 peace.
120:7 I am committed to peace,14
but when I speak, they want to make war.15