Psalm 120


1. I took my troubles to the LORD;
    
I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.


2. Rescue me, O LORD, from liars
    
and from all deceitful people.


3. O deceptive tongue, what will God do to you?
    
How will he increase your punishment?


4. You will be pierced with sharp arrows
    
and burned with glowing coals.


5. How I suffer in far-off Meshech.
    
It pains me to live in distant Kedar.


6. I am tired of living
    
among people who hate peace.


7. I search for peace;
    
but when I speak of peace, they want war!