Psalms 120

A Cry for Truth and Peace

A •song of ascents.

1In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me.

2"Lord, deliver me from lying lips and a deceitful tongue."

3What will He give you, and what will He do to you, you deceitful tongue?

4A warrior's sharp arrows with burning charcoal!

5What misery that I have stayed in Meshech, that I have lived among the tents of Kedar!

6I have lived too long with those who hate peace.

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