Psalm 120

A Cry for Truth and Peace

A song of ascents.

1   In my distress I called to the LORD,

and he answered me. n

2   “LORD, rescue me from lying lips

and a deceitful tongue.” o

3   What will he give you,

and what will he do to you,

you deceitful tongue? p

4   A warrior’s sharp arrows

with burning charcoal! W,q

5   What misery that I have stayed in Meshech, X,r

that I have lived among the tents of Kedar! Y,s

6   I have dwelt too long

with those who hate peace. t

7   I am for peace; but when I speak,

they are for war. u