Psalm 120

Psalm 120

1 In my trouble I called unto Jehovah, and he answered me.

2 Jehovah, deliver my soul from the lying lip, from the deceitful tongue.

3 What shall be given unto thee, what shall be added unto thee, thou deceitful tongue?

4 Sharp arrows of a mighty one, with burning coals of broom-wood.

5 Woe is me, that I sojourn in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar!

6 My soul hath long dwelt with them that hate peace.

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

Summary: A Cry from Meshek

A pilgrim in distress cries out to God, weary of dwelling among those who hate peace and love war.