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.as

2 “Lord, rescue me from lying lips

and a deceitful tongue.”at

3 What will he give you,

and what will he do to you,

you deceitful tongue?au

4 A warrior’s sharp arrows

with burning charcoal!B,av

5 What misery that I have stayed in Meshech,C,aw

that I have lived among the tents of Kedar!D,ax

6 I have dwelt too long

with those who hate peace.a

7 I am for peace; but when I speak,

they are for war.b